Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes pairs juicy, herb-coated chicken with tender, lightly crispy red potatoes for a bright, garlicky bite in every forkful. It roasts on one pan, letting the pesto infuse everything with basil and parmesan notes—perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Toss the potatoes with 1/2 of the pesto in a bowl, then transfer the potatoes to an 11x13-inch baking dish.
- 3
Place the chicken thighs in the same bowl. Unfold the chicken and rub the remaining pesto all over, then fold the thighs back into their original shape and set them in the baking dish next to the potatoes.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring the potatoes occasionally, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 28 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Calories 278.75 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 23.25 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 21.6 g 8%
- Total Fat 12.02 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.26 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.91 mg High 33%
- Sodium 165.1 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.95 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 10.06 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 21.67 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
About This Recipe
Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Red Potatoes, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Pesto, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 278.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Red Potatoes, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Pesto, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes healthy?
- Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 278.75 calories and 23.25 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 165.1 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.26 g (16% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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