Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupsfinely chopped fresh spinach

  • 2tablespoonsbasil pesto, or to taste

  • 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Mix spinach and pesto together in a bowl. Spread 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of a glass baking dish and place chicken on top. Spread remaining spinach mixture over chicken. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over chicken. Return to the oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Cholesterol
69mg
23%
Sodium
169mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
27g
53%
Vitamin C
6mg
6%
Calcium
113mg
9%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
325mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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