Super-Quick Presto Pesto Chicken
Two servings of protein per person
- Milk
Whether you're meal prepping for the week or feeding a crowd, this big batch of baked chicken cutlets—sprinkled with Italian Seasoning and topped with herby pesto—has you covered. Pair the chicken cutlets with a salad for a filling weekday lunch, serve them over a bowl of pasta for dinner, or snack on 'em straight from the fridge (we won't tell!).
Ingredients
4 tablespoon
Pesto
(Contains: Milk)
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
24 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Pat chicken* dry with paper towels and season all over with Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place chicken on prepared sheet at least three inches apart. Roast on top rack until golden brown and cooked through, 15-20 minutes. (TIP: if using an air fryer, preheat to 400 degrees. Season chicken as instructed, then coat with nonstick cooking spray; air-fry until browned and cooked through, 10-15 minutes.) Top chicken with pesto and serve (or stash separately and top chicken with pesto just before serving!).
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: The pesto really elevates this dish, making it a delicious and family-friendly option.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, this recipe offers a hassle-free cooking experience.
- Suggestions: For best results, ensure you have enough pesto to generously cover all the chicken.
Reviews from our home cooks
The pesto was really really good! It tasted so fresh. This was a great option for us with a very hungry toddler. He liked the pesto so much he ate it with just a spoon.
I only had a two serving amount of pesto, but four servings worth of chicken, so it was a little undercovered. Definitely would have been better with more pesto.
So easy and was really good. The pesto really made the difference.
