This pesto chicken is made with just 2 ingredients! Juicy grilled chicken breast and a beautiful, flavorful, creamy pesto sauce. Enjoy this family-friendly, low-carb, gluten-free dinner in under 20 minutes!
Place chicken in bowl. Add salt and pepper on top. Then pour in pesto and toss until combined. Let sit to marinate while the grill is heating up.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Once heated, add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until the center is no longer pink and it reaches 165°F. Turn down the heat if browning to fast.
Remove to a plate and let rest for atleast 5 minutes before slicing to let the juices absorb. Add extra pesto on top. Slice and serve while warm.
Notes
Baking in oven: You can also bake this pesto chicken in the oven. Preheat oven to 400°F and then place on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center reaches 165°F. You could also add mozzarella cheese the last 10 minutes of baking. For serving: I love to serve this chicken with roasted tomatoes or sheet pan pesto gnocchi. Pesto: You can make a homemade basil pesto or a lot of times I'll buy the Kirkland brand from Costco.