For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking. If you don't have baby red potatoes, Yukon gold or fingerling potatoes will work beautifully. Freshly made pesto will elevate the dish, but a good quality store-bought pesto is a great shortcut. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or onions to the bake.
Pesto Chicken Bake
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS45
This Pesto Chicken Bake is a symphony of flavors, where succulent chicken thighs meet the earthy notes of pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, and hearty baby red potatoes. All brought together in a single pan for an easy, weeknight family meal that's as delightful to make as it is to devour.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate33 g
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Cholesterol187 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein57 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium454 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat47 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
In a large roasting pan, combine the chicken thighs, halved baby red potatoes, and halved cherry tomatoes. (5 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Drizzle the pesto and water over the chicken and vegetables. Then, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ensure everything is well combined. (5 minutes)
04
Step
45 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, and the potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone of a chicken thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (45 minutes)
05
Step
10 mins
Let the bake rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more succulent and flavorful dish. (10 minutes)
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Candido Hettinger
Jun 16, 2025I found that the chicken wasn't quite done after 45 minutes, so I baked it for another 10.
Loyce Huel
May 27, 2025This is now a regular in our dinner rotation. Thanks for sharing!
Kelsie Schaden
May 13, 2025The pesto sauce really elevates this dish. I added some roasted garlic for extra flavor.
Sonya Bruen
Mar 23, 2025I used sweet potatoes instead of red potatoes and it was amazing!
Destiny Mantestrosin
Mar 22, 2025I added broccoli to the recipe, and it came out great!
Donny Dickens
Dec 10, 2024This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy and delicious, even my picky eaters loved it!
Eliza Spencer
Dec 7, 2024Easy to follow recipe and a family favorite.
Rosie Wuckert
Nov 28, 2024My chicken was dry. Next time I will brine the chicken first.