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Cheesy Pesto Chicken Bake

Cheesy Pesto Chicken Bake. Made with chicken breast, avocado and breadcrumbs. Get ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions.

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Original recipe credit: Ashley Shawna

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55 mins1 serving

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Marinating Step 1
30 minutes
Preparation / waiting Step 4
6 minutes
Cooking Step 4
5 minutes
Baking Step 7
15 minutes
  1. 01

    Marinate the pounded chicken breasts in Italian dressing for 30 minutes while refrigerated.

  2. 02

    Remove from fridge and place chicken breasts on a dry plate. Heat large flat non stick pan over medium high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil to pan.

  3. 03

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  4. 04

    Place one chicken breast in the heated pan. Allow side facing down to crisp - about 6 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  5. 05

    Place cooked checking breast on baking sheet and repeat previous step with the remaining chicken breasts, adding additional oil as pan becomes dry.

  6. 06

    Top each of the chicken breasts with pesto, then 2-3 slices of tomato and then 2-3 slices of cheese.

  7. 07

    Place in oven for 15 minutes. Remove and serve.

Cooking & storage

Check the thickest part of each piece with a food thermometer, away from bone. Poultry pieces should reach 74°C (165°F). Colour alone does not establish doneness. Health Canada cooking temperatures

Use the recipe’s specific storage directions when provided. Read the food storage guide for chilling and reheating food, and the measures guide before changing portions or ingredients.

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