Pesto Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Pesto Chicken Parmesan
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Lay chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
  3. Put flour in shallow bowl.
  4. In another shallow bowl, whisk together egg, 1 tablespoon pesto and water.
  5. In third shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon parsley.
  6. Dredge chicken in flour; dip in egg, turning to coat all sides. Then, dredge chicken in breadcrumbs.
  7. In large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Saute chicken until nicely browned on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to shallow baking dish.
  8. In medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, garlic and remaining pesto.
  9. Spoon sauce evenly over chicken breasts. Sprinkle each with Parmesan and pine nuts; top with slice of Provolone. Bake until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbling and browned, about 15 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve with pasta.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 542.54 Kcal (2272 kJ)
Calories from fat 276.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.76g 47%
Cholesterol 169.04mg 56%
Sodium 1340.63mg 56%
Potassium 663.52mg 14%
Total Carbs 19.19g 6%
Sugars 2.09g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.05g 8%
Protein 49.6g 99%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 384.1mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 182.74 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.36g 47%
Cholesterol 56.93mg 56%
Sodium 451.54mg 56%
Potassium 223.48mg 14%
Total Carbs 6.47g 6%
Sugars 0.7g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 8%
Protein 16.71g 99%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 7%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 129.4mg 38%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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