Tomato Pesto Parchment-baked Chicken

Tomato Pesto Parchment-baked Chicken

Recipe by Alix Traeger from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

1

1 servings

  • parchment paper, or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches (30.5 x 46 cm)
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 5 oz asparagus
  • 1 roma tomato, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
  • Trim the ends of the asparagus and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
  • Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper.
  • Lay the chicken on the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and spread on the pesto. Top with tomato slices.
  • 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!

Nutritional Facts

Per 1 servings

  • Calories: 538
  • Carbohydrate: 12g
  • Fat: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 53g
  • Sugar: 5g

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