Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breasts
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Directions:

  1. Combine pesto and 2 tablespoons cheese in small bowl. Place remaining cheese in shallow dish. Rub pesto mixture under skin and over chicken (about 1 generous tablespoon per breast). Season with pepper. Place chicken meat side down on cheese; press to adhere. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover).
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Transfer chicken to baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Drizzle chicken lightly with oil and cook until crusty and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with assorted herbs if desired and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 147.2 Kcal (616 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.65g 15%
Cholesterol 28.15mg 9%
Sodium 462.65mg 19%
Potassium 63.35mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.25g 1%
Sugars 0.25g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 11.75g 24%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 280.1mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 368 Kcal (1541 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.13g 15%
Cholesterol 70.38mg 9%
Sodium 1156.63mg 19%
Potassium 158.38mg 1%
Total Carbs 8.13g 1%
Sugars 0.63g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 1%
Protein 29.38g 24%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 2%
Calcium 700.3mg 28%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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