Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Basil Pesto
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Basil Pesto pairs juicy, tender chicken with a herby, aromatic pesto core and a crispy, smoky bacon exterior. Each bite balances bright basil notes with rich, salty bacon for a satisfying contrast. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something hearty with bold, familiar flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Place a chicken breast flat, then season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Spread pesto sauce over the chicken breast, roll the chicken breast in a slice of bacon, and secure the roll with toothpicks.
- 4
Set the rolled chicken breast in a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- 5
Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
- 6
Drizzle the vegetable oil over the chicken breasts.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the bacon is crisp, about 30 minutes.
- 8
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a roll; it should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 501.64 kcal High
- Protein 57.66 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.95 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.11 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.49 g High
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 146.15 mg High
- Sodium 334.23 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.3 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.19 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 29.76 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source
- Potassium 35.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.36 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.