Baked Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

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Baked Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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Ingredients:

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4 boneless chicken breasts, with or without skin
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil
2 tbsp oil
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf
2 1/2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 500*F.
Line a 13x9 baking pan with foil; arrange chicken in the pan.
Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, 2 Tbsp.
Of the oil, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pepper in a food processor; whirl until smooth.
Spread about half (around 1/4 cup) of the pesto over the chicken.
Bake about 15-20 minutes, or until juices run clear; remove pan from oven.
Heat the broiler.
Spread the remaining pesto over the chicken; broil 6 from heat for 3-5 minutes, or until browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	605.66 Kcal (2536 kJ)
Calories from fat	355.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.49g	61%
Cholesterol	177.87mg	59%
Sodium	1180.99mg	49%
Potassium	766.46mg	16%
Total Carbs	19.5g	7%
Sugars	0.04g	0%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	11%
Protein	45.71g	91%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	24%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	96.6mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	270.95 Kcal (1134 kJ)
Calories from fat	159 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.67g	61%
Cholesterol	79.57mg	59%
Sodium	528.33mg	49%
Potassium	342.89mg	16%
Total Carbs	8.73g	7%
Sugars	0.02g	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	11%
Protein	20.45g	91%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	24%
Iron	1.1mg	14%
Calcium	43.2mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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