Recipe: Pesto Chicken Bake

by | Jul 15, 2025

Pesto Chicken Bake  

 

Skill Level

Easy

Time

40 mins

Serves

4

 

Calories

457

Protein

47g

Fat

16g

Carbs

29g

Equipment Needed

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Orzo
  • 3 Chicken Breast 
  • 6 Cherry Tomatoes in each container 
  • 1/4 cup Pesto
  • 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 80 grams Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Place four oven-safe dishes on a baking sheet. Divide all of the ingredients except for the mozzarella into the four dishes and stir each one. After mixing each dish, spread the mozzarella on top and place tin foil over all four dishes.

Step 3

Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until cooked to your preferred liking and enjoy!

Notes About Recipe

    • The ingredients are split between each dish. Example: 1 Cup Orzo (1/4 cup orzo per dish)
    • Cut the chicken into cubs to make it easier to split into the four dishes 

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