Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes
Mozzarella-stuffed chicken breasts wrapped in salty Parma ham roast with sweet, bursting cherry tomatoes, then get a glossy balsamic drizzle for bright tang and depth. Served alongside tender potatoes tossed in herbaceous basil pesto, Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes balances savory, juicy, and fresh flavors—great for a comforting weeknight meal or a relaxed dinner with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a saucepan, bring the vinegar to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens.
- 3
Slice a pocket in each chicken breast. Fill each pocket with an equal amount of mozzarella cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of ham. Set the wrapped chicken breasts in a baking dish. Scatter the tomatoes around the chicken, drizzle everything with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
- 5
In a saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover, boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain, return them to the pan, and toss with the pesto.
- 6
Arrange the chicken breasts, tomatoes, and potatoes on serving plates, and drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar to serve.
- Calories 522.23 kcal High
- Protein 51.96 g Good Source
- Carbs 36.89 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.08 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.44 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 177.29 mg High
- Sodium 1039.65 mg High
- Fiber 3.63 g Moderate
- Sugar 13.99 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 278.68 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.37 mg Moderate
- Potassium 975.2 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 149.37 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 26.42 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil Pesto, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 522.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 522.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
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