2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken
This 2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken provides 4g protein and 148 calories per serving — a minimal protein option best used as a flavor accent. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop for fast meal assembly. Better as a supporting component in larger meals than a standalone protein builder for training days.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Basil Pesto, Prepared(120g)
- •1/4 teaspoon salt (optional - adjust to your tastes)
- •1/4 teaspoon pepper
- •Tomato, Cherry(500g)
Instructions
- 1Smother chicken fillets in the pesto on all sides (about 2 tablespoons of pesto for each chicken breast, depending on your taste). Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- 2Preheat a barbecue plate, grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes each side or until completely cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate. Grill the tomatoes, rotating once, until soft and beginning to brown.
- 3Top chicken with extra pesto. Serve with the tomatoes.
- 4Preheat the oven to 350°F | 180°C. Line a baking dish with aluminium foil or bang | parchment paper.
- 5Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the baking dish and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 6At 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and arrange the tomatoes around each fillet.
- 7Place the chicken back in the oven and cook a further 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Nutrition — Per Serving
148
calories
4g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Saturated fat
- 2.1g
- Sodium
- 187 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.0g
4 servings per batch · ~155g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does 2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 4g of protein and 148 calories, making this a minimal protein contributor. The macro breakdown includes 12g fat and 8g carbs, so this functions better as a low-calorie flavor add-on than a standalone protein.
How long does 2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken take to prep?
Listed as quick prep with 4 servings, this recipe is fast to execute and batch-friendly for portioning throughout the week. The two-ingredient simplicity keeps active cooking time minimal.
Is 2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken good for fat loss?
At 148 calories per serving with 12g fat, this is calorie-efficient enough for a cut phase when used as a flavor component in larger meals. Pair it with vegetables and lean carbs to avoid spiking fat intake while keeping total calories in check.
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