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Easy Baked Pesto Chicken

October 17, 2016 FindingDebra

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I have been compensated by Glucerna for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. Talk with your health care provider about a diabetes management plan that’s right for you. #GlucernaChallenge #CollectiveBias #Ad

Baked Pesto Chicken with Homemade Pesto

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite go-to recipes – Baked Pesto Chicken (along with a homemade pesto sauce), a great meal for the entire family, including those watching their carbs.

Why is my family watching their carbs?

It’s been almost one year since my husband’s diagnosis of Type II Diabetes. As I look back over these past months, there have been many challenges, but we’ve accomplished so much.

“We”.

I don’t say that word lightly. “We” are in this together.

I remember that vow…”in sickness and in health”.

To be honest, one of the biggest challenges that I’ve faced is finding balance for the whole family, discovering meals that are ideal for a diabetic yet fulfilling for a growing 9-year old girl – and easy to make. I’ll admit that I like things easy in the kitchen on crazy weeknights.

For the last three months, my husband has been participating in the 3 month GlucernaⓇ Challenge. This past month I actually decided to join him in that. With diabetes on both sides of our family, there is no reason NOT to work on maintaining blood sugar.

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Teaming up with Glucerna® and using their products has become part of our routine. First, they help manage hunger throughout the day.  Second, they are designed to help minimize blood sugar spikes – so important as consistent blood sugar is key for any diabetic patient.

Glucerna® products are a part of our plan, along with diet and exercise. This Baked Pesto Chicken recipe is one that everyone will enjoy and can be adapted based on diabetic needs too. I will show you how.

Easy Baked Pesto Chicken

Easy Baked Pesto Chicken

Baked Pesto Chicken

4 Chicken Breasts
OPTIONAL – Panko Crumbs
For the Fresh Pesto:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup Pine Nuts
3 garlic cloves minced (or 3 tsp minced garlic)
salt and pepper to taste

Pesto Recipe

To make the pesto:

In food processor, pulse the basil and pine nuts together.
Next, add in the garlic and cheese, pulsing and scraping the sides as needed.
While running the food processor, slowly add in the olive oil in steady stream.

(NOTE: You’ll want to refrigerate any leftover pesto that you don’t use with this recipe)

Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

To make the chicken:
Heat oven to 350 degrees

Baked Pesto Chicken Prep

Prepare a baking dish by spraying lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Place chicken in baking dish.
Optional: Lightly season with salt and pepper.

Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe Prep

Spread pesto on top of each chicken breast.

Baked Pesto Chicken with Panko Crumbs

OPTIONAL: Sprinkle panko crumbs on top of the pesto.

Panko Crumbs add that crunch to the chicken which the family will love, but you can adapt this based on what your family wants/needs. Or you can simple make some chicken breasts without the extra crumbs or with just a light sprinkling of crumbs to save on carbs.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.

Easy Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

It’s delicious!

Our favorite Glucerna® products are the HungerSmart™ Shakes and Glucerna® Mini Snacks, which each feature CARBSTEADY®, scientifically formulated to help minimize blood sugar spikes*.

For that crucial afternoon snack, we have Glucerna® Mini Snacks with 3 grams of protein and only 3 grams of sugars. These help maintain his blood sugar level until dinner, where I can provide him a low carb meal, like the Baked Pesto Chicken or the Low Carb Deconstructed Baked Salmon Salad I shared with you last month.

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I easily find all our favorite Glucerna® products at my local Walmart store and you can too. You can also shop for them online, which is sometimes easier to do with our crazy schedules.

I’m proud to be partnering with Glucerna® for this 3 month challenge, but more importantly, I’m grateful for the fact that these products give my husband and diabetic patients everywhere a nutritious and well balanced snack or meal option. Learn more about Glucerna® products and take the challenge with us!

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*Use under medical supervision. Do consult with your healthcare provider or nutritionist regarding which diet / lifestyle is appropriate for your condition.

**Compared to high glycemic carbohydrates.

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Comments

  1. Kim Grady says

    September 27, 2017 at 12:37 am

    I can’t wait to try this recipe. I’m always looking to try new chicken dishes. Especially healthy ones to try to lose weight.

  2. hannah says

    October 29, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    yes it is hard to maintain a low carb lifestyle, it requires changing so many meals and habits! Good for you for trying, and the whole family will benefit from it.

  3. Cami Valenzuela says

    October 26, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    I have been wanting to try pesto for some time this looks like a recipe I would enjoy. Yumm

  4. Kristie says

    October 23, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    That looks delicious! I love pesto. We don’t really have diabetes in my family but it can never hurt to eat healthier. Thanks for sharing. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

  5. vickie couturier says

    October 21, 2016 at 11:09 am

    that looks very good,id love to try it too

  6. Sarah Walsh says

    October 21, 2016 at 10:31 am

    Sounds super yummy and easy to make!

  7. Janet W. says

    October 19, 2016 at 9:33 am

    This looks so delicious and flavorful! I’ll have to try your recipe!

  8. Alicia Taylor says

    October 18, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    I’d like to try this recipe with tilapia – and adjust the baking times. It looks delicious. I hope you are able to meet your nutritional goals.

  9. Blogger says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Pesto chicken sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing the recipe.

  10. Emily says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:54 am

    Yum! I love pesto on pasta and now chicken. Good idea!

  11. Heidi says

    October 17, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    This looks so yummy! I love pesto. We’ll skip the bread crumbs to make this gluten free for my daughter. Thanks for the recipe.

  12. Cathi Crismon says

    October 17, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    Oh my goodness! This recipe is delicious! Diabetes runs in my and my husband’s family. We’re crossing our fingers that we beat the odds.

    • FindingDebra says

      October 17, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      With your new healthy foods focus Cathi, you both are off to a great start!

  13. Robin says

    October 17, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    That’s so great that you could find a product that works for your families needs! That chicken recipe sounds delicious!

  14. Amy Desrosiers says

    October 17, 2016 at 9:53 am

    I love pesto so much and so does my family! I know we would love this! #client

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