Baked Pesto Chicken Parmesan (30 Minute Meal!) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- Next spread 1 cup marinara sauce over the thighs then top with 8oz sliced fresh mozzarella (you could use shredded in a pinch.)
- 1lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 8 (could use chicken breasts pounded thin then cut in half)
- salt & pepper
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 136g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 266 | |
| Calories from Fat 152 | 57% |
| Total Fat 16.89g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 5.99g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.05g | |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium 293mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 7.78g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 4.09g | 3% |
| Protein 20.23g | 32% |
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