Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes & Spinach Made Easy
Delicious creamy pesto chicken served with roasted tomatoes and spinach. A quick and easy recipe for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place chicken breasts on top and spread pesto over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- During the last 5 minutes of baking, add spinach to the dish and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional pesto if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in pesto for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg