Tomato Pesto Parchment Baked Chicken Recipe By Tasty Food

PESTO BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, for easy cleanup.
• Pat one of the chicken breast dry with a paper towel. Place it on a cutting board and cover completely with wax paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound out the chicken breast. Start with the thickest portion to make it uniformly about ½-inch thick. Place the flattened breast onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process for the other three breasts.
• Season each of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the pesto onto each breast. Use the back of the spoon to smear the pesto out over the chicken. Cover each breast completely with a thin layer of pesto.
• Lay slices of tomato onto each chicken breast and then top with slices of mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with the shredded Italian cheese blend.
• Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken reads 165 degrees F and the cheese is melted, bubbling, and has started to turn golden brown.

PESTO CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Spread pesto on each chicken breast.
• Layer tomatoes on top of the chicken.
• Top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• Enjoy!

GARLIC PARMESAN PARCHMENT-BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
• Slice the zucchini into rounds and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
• Mix the minced garlic and butter in a small bowl and spoon half of the garlic butter on top of the zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Lay the chicken on the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and spoon on the rest of the garlic butter. Top with parmesan.
• Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
• Enjoy!

BARBECUE PARCHMENT-BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
• Quarter the potatoes and thinly slice the onion.
• On one half, lay down the cut potatoes, drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
• Lay the chicken on the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and spread on the barbecue sauce. Top with sliced onions.
• Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
• Enjoy!

PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In blender or food processor, place Pesto ingredients.
• Cover and process on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula, until smooth. Set aside.
• In 4-quart saucepan, heat penne and broth just to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente and liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat. Add pesto; stir in chicken and tomatoes; cook over medium 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Garnish with basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

PARCHMENT TOMATO PESTO SALMON RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
• On one half, lay down the green beans. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
• Lay the salmon on the green beans, and spread on the pesto. Top with tomatoes.
• Fold the parchment paper over the salmon, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature of salmon reaches 145˚F (63˚C).
• Enjoy!

SUNDRIED TOMATO-PESTO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F Coat a 13" x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.
• In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, tomatoes, and pepper. Spread the pesto on the top side of the chicken breasts, then dip in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly. Arrange the chicken, breast side up, in the prepared pan. Drizzle with the reserved tomato oil.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 170°F and the juices run clear.

PESTO BAKED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• MARINATE: Add all the ingredients except the chicken breasts into a zip-top bag along with 1 teaspoon of sea salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Seal the bag and shake until combined. Add the chicken, seal, and massage so the chicken is covered in marinade; set aside for 10-15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF.
• PESTO PAN SAUCE: Add all the ingredients except the cheese to an oven-safe baking dish, along with a big pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine. Move the tomatoes around the edges and place the chicken in the center.
• BAKE: Bake uncovered for 18-25 minute (mine took 22 mins) or until the chicken is almost cooked through (how long it takes will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts you use.) Add the cheese on top of the chicken and place the baking dish in the oven under the broiler just long enough for the cheese to melt. Top with additional chopped basil or even parsley would work. Serve with crusty bread, pasta, rice, cauli-rice or steamed veggies on the side.

CHICKEN, BAGUETTE & TOMATOES WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut a square piece of baking parchment for each chicken thigh. Brush the baking tray with oil and lay on the parchment squares. Top each piece of baguette with a chicken thigh, season and spoon 1 tbsp pesto onto the chicken. Arrange the tomatoes in the gaps.
• Bake for 40 mins until the chicken is cooked - if not, return to the oven for 10 mins, then check again. Serve with basil scattered over, if using, and more pesto, if you like.

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Use a small sharp knife to make a slit along the side of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Mix together the pesto and mascarpone, then carefully spoon a quarter of the mixture into each chicken breast and smooth over the opening to seal.
• Brush a little oil, about 1 tsp, all over each chicken breast and season well. Tip the breadcrumbs onto a large plate and season. Place each breast on the plate and press all over with the breadcrumbs. Place in a lightly oiled shallow baking dish along with the tomatoes (kept together on the vine in a couple of bunches). Drizzle over the remaining oil.
• Cook in the oven for 20-25 mins until the chicken starts to turn golden and is cooked through. Scatter over the pine nuts and cook for 2 mins more. Sprinkle with basil leaves and serve with new potatoes or crusty bread.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• 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.