Ranch Roasted Chicken with Creamy Pesto

Gluten Free
Health score
38%
Ranch Roasted Chicken with Creamy Pesto
45 min.
8
958kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Ranch Roasted Chicken with Creamy Pesto, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends at any gathering. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can serve a hearty meal for up to eight people, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner.

The star of this dish is the succulent chicken, marinated in a rich blend of low-fat yogurt and ranch dressing mix, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor. The addition of chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch, while the creamy pesto sauce, made with fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, and sour cream, elevates the dish to new heights. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, this recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to treat yourself to a comforting meal, this Ranch Roasted Chicken with Creamy Pesto is sure to become a favorite in your household. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor a dish that combines the best of ranch flavors with a creamy twist, all while being gluten-free!

Ingredients

  • lb roasting chickens quartered
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.3 cup yogurt plain low-fat
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • servings bell pepper 
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto prepared
  • oz ranch seasoning 
  • tablespoons cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Place a rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 425F. Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
  2. Remove skin and excess fat from chicken; pat dry with a paper towel. Arrange in roasting pan.
  3. In a bowl, combine yogurt, dressing mix and pepper.
  4. Pour mixture over chicken; mix to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Before baking, sprinkle chicken with pecans. Roast for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat but not touching bone reads 170F, 35 to 40 minutes more.
  5. Mix pesto, lemon juice, mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl. To serve, spoon 2 Tbsp. sauce on each plate and top with a chicken quarter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories958kcal
Protein25.92%
Fat68.62%
Carbs5.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.5
Glycemic Load
1.01
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
39.694347892442%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.46mg
Delphinidin
0.99mg
Catechin
0.99mg
Epigallocatechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.31mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.45mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:957.79kcal
47.89%
Fat:72.36g
111.32%
Saturated Fat:17.93g
112.08%
Carbohydrates:12.96g
4.32%
Net Carbohydrates:9.83g
3.57%
Sugar:7.09g
7.88%
Cholesterol:293.16mg
97.72%
Sodium:703.7mg
30.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:61.5g
122.99%
Vitamin C:104.53mg
126.7%
Vitamin B3:22.22mg
111.1%
Vitamin A:5495.15IU
109.9%
Vitamin B6:1.33mg
66.34%
Phosphorus:663.26mg
66.33%
Vitamin B12:3.51µg
58.47%
Selenium:40.55µg
57.94%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.41%
Vitamin B5:3.98mg
39.81%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.43%
Zinc:5.41mg
36.04%
Folate:128.48µg
32.12%
Iron:5.34mg
29.65%
Potassium:960.24mg
27.44%
Magnesium:95.46mg
23.87%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.95%
Copper:0.38mg
19.1%
Calcium:147.95mg
14.8%
Fiber:3.13g
12.5%
Vitamin K:12.83µg
12.22%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.48%
Source:My Recipes