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Pesto Chicken Tomato Protein Bake

Pesto Chicken Tomato Protein Bake: A 35-Minute Family Favorite

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A quick and flavorful Italian-inspired bake combining shredded chicken, creamy pesto sauce, and roasted cherry tomatoes.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup high-quality basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Whisk together blended cottage cheese, egg, pesto, and garlic powder until smooth.
  2. Stir shredded chicken into the pesto sauce until fully coated.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 baking dish and spread chicken mixture evenly.
  4. Press cherry tomato halves into the chicken mixture, cut sides up.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese around the tomatoes.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

  • Use fresh pesto for best flavor.
  • Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
  • Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg