Italian Chicken Bake (super easy!) New Fav!

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majigurl
majigurl Posts: 660 Member
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I recently tried this recipe. I was looking for a quick prep ( that was actually quick!) and an easy meal.
My kids LOVED it!
I had time to help with homework while it baked! It's a new keeper in our home.
You can substitute the sauce and cheese for healthier alternatives. I used alternatives that we are used to and were lower in Calories. This is the recipe with the link to the original page I found it.



Easy Italian Chicken Bake

Ingredients
3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
4-6 Tablespoons Prepared Pesto
1-2 Roma Tomatoes
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated



Instructions
1.Trim the chicken and lay them in a glass baking dish in a single layer.
2.Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the pesto on top of each chicken breast.
3.Cut the roma tomatoes into slices approx ½" thick and lay 2 slices on top of each chicken breast.
4.Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the chicken breasts.
5.Bake at 400F for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is done and the juices run clear.
6.Serve over a bed of rice or a plate of pasta. Enjoy!

Link to mouthwatering pictures and printable recipe:
http://www.thepinningmama.com/easy-dinner-recipe-italian-chicken-bake/

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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,372 Member
    edited February 2016
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    Looks tasty!

    And thanks for the link, I found another recipe that looks tasty and that I'm making for dinner!
  • krischmidt
    krischmidt Posts: 6 Member
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    I've made her fajita chicken bake. So easy and delicious over rice!
  • majigurl
    majigurl Posts: 660 Member
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    I'll have to try the fajita chicken bake. easy and yummy is my motto! who has time to prep with kids and you know.. a life lol
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,372 Member
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    I'm doing the enchilada one tonight. Looks tasty. The fajita one will be next... lol.
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    edited February 2016
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    Yum pesto is magic flavoring :)

    Thanks for the link. I like easy and delicious.


    Even easier was following it on IG. Good score for the day!

  • VitaSh
    VitaSh Posts: 113 Member
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    Anything that has pesto and mozzarella will always be amazing, thanks!!
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,140 Member
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    Thank you it seems easy and fast (my kind of recipe). I will replace the pesto with marinara sauce because I can't eat garlic.
  • majigurl
    majigurl Posts: 660 Member
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    Gisel2015 wrote: »
    Thank you it seems easy and fast (my kind of recipe). I will replace the pesto with marinara sauce because I can't eat garlic.
    I used a marinara sauce also lol

    I constantly see recipes that claim there are next to no prep ( 5 mins) and you find yourself prepping for 30 mins.. argh.. I don't have time for that

  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,372 Member
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    FYI the 'healthy enchilada chicken' was fantastic!
  • louisefarnworth
    louisefarnworth Posts: 1 Member
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    Does anybody know how many calories are in this please?

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