Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe·Leave a Review

Hey there, food lovers! 🌟 I’ve got something super exciting for you today – a recipe that has completely transformed my weekly meal prep game: Chicken Pesto Bakes! If you’re anything like me, you know the struggle of juggling work, hobbies, and trying to eat healthy without spending hours in the kitchen. That’s where this recipe shines – it’s quick, customizable, and downright delicious. 😍

I first stumbled upon this idea during one of those classic “I have no idea what to cook” moments. You know the type – standing in front of the fridge, staring blankly at random ingredients, hoping for inspiration to strike. Well, inspiration finally hit with a jar of pesto and some chicken breast. A bit of experimenting, and BAM! Chicken Pesto Bakes were born.

Chicken Pesto Bakes Meal Prep

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Delicious Chicken Pesto Bakes, perfect for meal prep!

Author: Michael Carter
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 5 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

10 tablespoons rice, uncooked (Basmati)

25 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced

5 tablespoons pesto (Classico or your favorite brand)

5 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1 1/4 cups chicken broth

10 ounces cherry tomatoes

1 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Salt and pepper to taste

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange 5 oven-safe containers on a baking sheet.
To each container, add 2 tablespoons rice, 5 ounces chicken, 1 tablespoon of both pesto and yogurt, and 1/4 cup of broth. Stir well.
Top each with 2 ounces of tomatoes and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the rice is cooked.
Let cool before covering with lids and placing in the refrigerator.

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, or peas).
For a creamier texture, add an extra tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 390 kcal
Fat: 15.2 g
Carbohydrates: 25.9 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 41.4 g

Chicken Pesto Bakes Meal Prep (Recipe)