Creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes

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Health score
13%
Creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes
40 min.
4
500kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes, a dish that brings together rich flavors and textures in just 40 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this recipe serves four and is sure to impress your family and friends.

At the heart of this dish are succulent, boneless chicken breasts, generously stuffed with a creamy mixture of homemade pesto and mascarpone cheese. This heavenly filling not only elevates the chicken’s flavor but also keeps it tender and juicy while roasting. The addition of crispy breadcrumbs creates a delightful contrast, enveloping the chicken in a golden, crunchy crust.

The vibrant roasted baby tomatoes, bursting with sweetness, complement the savory notes of the pesto chicken beautifully. Toss in some toasted pine nuts for added texture and a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves for a fragrant finish, and you’ve got a dish that is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether served with new potatoes or a slice of crusty bread, this creamy pesto chicken promises to be the star of your dinner table.

Join the ranks of satisfied home cooks who have made this dish a popular favorite! Dive into this mouthwatering experience and treat yourself to a comforting meal that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  •  chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • tbsp pesto homemade (see the recipe in tip section below)
  • 85 mascarpone cheese 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 100 breadcrumb 
  • 175 baby tomatoes 
  • handful pinenuts 
  • handful basil leaves 

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
  2. Use a small sharp knife to make a slit along the side of each chicken breast to form a pocket.
  3. 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.
  4. Brush a little oil, about 1 tsp, all over each chicken breast and season well. Tip the breadcrumbs onto a large plate and season.
  5. Place each breast on the plate and press all over with the breadcrumbs.
  6. Place in a lightly oiled shallow baking dish along with the tomatoes (kept together on the vine in a couple of bunches).
  7. Drizzle over the remaining oil.
  8. 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.
  9. Sprinkle with basil leaves and serve with new potatoes or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories500kcal
Protein24.14%
Fat58.78%
Carbs17.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27
Glycemic Load
0.45
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.210869498875%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.3mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:500.17kcal
25.01%
Fat:32.24g
49.6%
Saturated Fat:9.57g
59.8%
Carbohydrates:21.07g
7.02%
Net Carbohydrates:19.22g
6.99%
Sugar:3.07g
3.41%
Cholesterol:94.47mg
31.49%
Sodium:433.45mg
18.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.79g
59.58%
Vitamin B3:13.72mg
68.6%
Selenium:42.46µg
60.66%
Vitamin B6:0.91mg
45.63%
Phosphorus:290.77mg
29.08%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.09%
Vitamin A:949.09IU
18.98%
Vitamin B5:1.79mg
17.89%
Vitamin E:2.51mg
16.76%
Potassium:573.9mg
16.4%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.22%
Vitamin K:15.97µg
15.21%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.12%
Magnesium:45.89mg
11.47%
Iron:1.92mg
10.65%
Calcium:104.7mg
10.47%
Folate:38.26µg
9.56%
Vitamin C:7.44mg
9.02%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.42%
Fiber:1.85g
7.39%
Copper:0.13mg
6.26%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.22%