Pesto Chicken Bake

This pesto chicken bake recipe only uses one pan and is a quick meal to prepare that is delicious for the whole family.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 780 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup pesto
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 2 ½ pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, pesto, water, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large roasting pan; mix well.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).