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Lemon Pesto Chicken Tenders

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 159kcal

Ingredients

  • 10-12 chicken tenderloins (about 2 lbs)
  • ½ cup prepared pesto
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In a gallon size zip-top bag, combine chicken tenderloins, pesto, and lemon juice. Knead bag to combine ingredients. Add mozzarella cheese to a quart size zip-top bag and place both bags into another gallon size zip-top bag. Label and freeze.
  • When ready to cook, thaw in refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375℉. Place chicken in a 13x9-inch baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and sprinkle cheese over top of chicken. Bake another 5 minutes. Turn broiler to high and broil 1-2 minutes until cheese browns a bit.
  • Serve with rice or over pasta with extra pesto, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal