Hello Healthy Meal Preppers!

If you’re looking for a high-protein dinner that tastes like comfort food but fits your clean eating goals, this Baked Chicken Pesto Parmesan is it! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are slathered with fragrant basil pesto, then topped with a savory mix of melty mozzarella and nutty Parmesan. It’s baked to golden, cheesy perfection in just 20 minutes—no frying, no fuss.

This one-pan wonder is low in carbs, packed with over 30 grams of protein per serving, and absolutely bursting with flavor. Serve it with a simple salad, roasted veggies, or even zucchini noodles for a balanced meal that feels indulgent but is 100% healthy meal-prep approved!

Baked Chicken Pesto Parmesan Recipe:

Per serving: 275 Calories • 2.0g Carbs (0.4g Fiber) • 14.2g Fat • 32.7g Protein

10 minutes to prep , 20 minutes to cook

Ingredients

Scaled to 1 serving

• 1 breast fillet Chicken breast (118 g)

• 1/4 dash Pepper (0 g)

• 1/4 dash Salt (0.1 g)

• 1/16 cup Sauce, pesto, Classico, basil pesto, ready-to-serve (21 g)

• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (5 g)

• 1/8 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese (14 g)

Directions

Directions are for original recipe of 4 serving

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Place the chicken on a foil lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Rub the tops of the chicken with the pesto then sprinkle with both cheeses. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

3. Serve immediately and enjoy!