{"id":15536,"date":"2022-05-30T15:38:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T15:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robertrosebooks.com\/?p=15536"},"modified":"2022-05-30T15:45:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T15:45:11","slug":"pesto-chicken-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robertrosebooks.com\/can\/pesto-chicken-bake\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesto Chicken Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_image=&#8221;15532&#8243; background_image_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;600&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-8-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Pesto Chicken Bake&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:72|text_align:center|line_height:72px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]Add a burst of flavor to your chicken breast by using pesto sauce. This pesto adds healthy fats from the pine nuts and olive oil, which helps keep you feeling satisfied for longer. Recipe from <a href=\"https:\/\/robertrosebooks.com\/catalogue\/diabetes-create-your-plate-meal-prep-cookbook\/\">Diabetes Create Your Plate Meal Prep Cookbook<\/a> by Toby Amidor (photos by Ashley Lima)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;6%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; 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column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>6 (5-oz\/150 g) thin sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1\u20444 tsp (1 mL) salt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1\u20444 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6 tbsp (90 mL) Simple Pesto Sauce (page 264) or store-bought pesto sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4 oz (125 g) fresh mozzarella, cut into 6 slices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; 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Top each breast with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the pesto sauce and spread it evenly using the back of a spoon. Top the pesto with one slice of mozzarella cheese and the tomato slices divided equally among the six breasts.<\/li>\n<li>Bake until the cheese has melted and an instant- read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C), 25 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>TO STORE: In each of six containers, add one chicken breast. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.<\/li>\n<li>TO SERVE: If needed, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. To reheat, microwave uncovered on High for 1 minute. Allow 2 minutes for the heat to distribute before removing the container from the microwave. Serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_image=&#8221;676&#8243; background_image_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;600&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-8-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Herbed Salmon with Asparagus&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:72|text_align:center|line_height:72px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]This gourmet one-pot meal is one of my go-to dishes. 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Makes 2 servings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;6%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; 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background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>1 cup \/ 250ml Ready-to-use chicken broth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>12 oz \/ 250ml skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 2 equal pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Virgin olive oil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8 oz \/ 250ml Asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed and spears halved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3 tbsp \/ 250ml Butter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1 tbsp \/ 250ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; 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font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Using your fingers, carefully check the salmon fillet for tiny pin bones. 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