This garlicky, herby dish comes together in just 20 minutes and pairs well with just about anything, including salads, pasta, potatoes, and roasted veggies. Let’s make it! These EASY pesto baked chicken thighs begin with seasoning the chicken with garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and PESTO! The mixture is savory and salty with a little herbiness and a kick of heat. Next, we sear the chicken in a cast iron skillet to create a golden brown exterior that seals in its juiciness. Another 5-10 more minutes in the oven and it’s cooked through. Letting it rest for an additional 5 minutes out of the oven allows the meat to reabsorb its juices, leaving you with tender, perfectly cooked chicken! We hope you LOVE this pesto chicken! It’s:HerbyGarlickyA little spicySavoryJuicy on the insideGolden on the outside& SO versatile! This dish is a great staple entrée to have in your rotation because it pairs well with almost anything! It’s delicious with roasted veggies (potatoes, eggplant, and/or asparagus), pesto pasta salad, green salads, and so much more.
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