Keto Cheesy Pesto Chicken Bake

5 from 1 vote

Keto Cheesy Pesto Chicken Bake at Cjsketokitchen! This is a easy to make recipe that the Italian food lover is sure to enjoy. This recipe will be loved by everyone and is great for those busy weeknight family meals. This combine classic Italian flavors to make a delicious meal. We hope that you enjoy it!

Course Keto casseroles, keto chicken recipes, keto dinner, low carb dinner ideas, keto family style meals, low carb casseroles, low carb chicken recipes, low carb dinner ideas

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Atkins Diet recipes, Carnivore, diabetic safe recipes, easy casserole, easy keto recipes, easy low carb recipes, keto casseroles, keto on a budget, keto weight loss recipes, low carb casseroles, low carb dinner, low carb dinner recipes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

cooling 15

Servings people

Calories 572kcal

Author cjsketokitchen.com

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs or breast seared
8 oz. cream cheese softened
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese more if desired
1/2 tomato finely chopped
4 basil leaves finely chopped

Instructions

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°, and grease a large baking dish
Sear chicken for better flavor.
Mix the softened cream cheese and basil pesto together.
Lay your seared chicken flat into your baking dish, and top them with the cream cheese pesto mixture
Top with one or more cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, or cheese of choice.
Bake uncovered in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes and basil.

Notes

Total Carbs = 3 grams Per serving

Serving Size = 126 grams*

*We ate this as if 1 cooked thigh was a serving.

*Watch your Pesto sauce ingredients and carbs. We used a version that was 1 total carb and 1 fiber per serving (so Zero Net Carbs).

**The tomatoes are optional. So if you omit them your Carbs would be lower.

*All nutrition information is approximate. Please read and use your own labels for more precise information. We provide these recipes to give you options for food choices on a Keto or Low Carb diet, it is YOUR responsibility to manage your individual daily macros.

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