Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes
Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes brings juicy, bone-in thighs together with creamy baby reds and burst cherry tomatoes, all slicked in herbaceous pesto. The chicken stays tender while the edges of the potatoes crisp, and sweet roasted tomatoes add brightness to each bite. It’s a cozy, one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed Sunday suppers.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
In a large roasting pan, combine the chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, pesto, water, olive oil, salt, and pepper; stir to mix well.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 774.23 kcal High 39%
- Protein 43.28 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 38.87 g 14%
- Total Fat 48.96 g High 63%
- Saturated Fat 12.39 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 240.99 mg High 80%
- Sodium 524.23 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 6.65 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 5.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 65.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.9 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 163.74 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 38.93 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Red Potatoes, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Thigh, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 774.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Red Potatoes, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Thigh, Olive Oil, Pesto. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 774.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes healthy?
- Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 774.23 calories and 43.28 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 524.23 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.39 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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