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Pesto Pomodoro Chicken Recipe
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Pesto Pomodoro Chicken

A quick-to-prepare chunky tomato sauce flavored with pesto served over chicken breast

25
Prep Time
(MINUTES)
30
Total Time
(MINUTES)
4
Servings
4.3 of 5 (6 ratings) Review This Recipe | See All Reviews

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Canola Oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 breasts = 1-1/4 lb)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

Nutrition Information

309
Calories
15g
Total Fat
35g
Protein
Serving Size: 4 servings (1 breast with sauce each)
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Directions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place chicken in skillet and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink in centers (165°F), turning once. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  2. Add onion to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add undrained tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in pesto and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt just before serving over chicken.
Nutrition Information close
Amount per Serving
Calories 309  
  % Daily Value*
Total fat 15 g 23%
Saturated fat 2 g 10%
Cholesterol 90 MG 30%
Sodium 656 MG 27%
Carbohydrate 7 g 2%
Dietary fiber 2 g 8%
Sugars 4 g 0%
Protein 35 g 69%
Vitamin A   8%
Vitamin C   20%
Calcium   5%
Iron   11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Ratings & Reviews
5 Reviews for Pesto Pomodoro Chicken
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This is am amazing recipe, we eat it about once a week.
christmas,
Jan 27, 2012
This looks great and I can make it dairy free really easily by preparing my own pesto!
Dairy Free Momma,
Jan 03, 2012
Healthy, Fast and Easy. All my family loved it. One of our families newest faves!
sebass,
Dec 31, 2011
Very easy to make. Healthy and delicious!
Robin,
Dec 26, 2011
Healthy, Fast, & Easy. All 3 of my kids loved it. One of our families newest faves!
Mmyof3,
Nov 04, 2011
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