Spring Chicken Parmesan with Tuscan Kale Pesto
A simpler, lighter version of the classic, packed with spring greens and delicious flavor.

Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Toss the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Add the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and oregano to a shallow bowl. Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, dredge through the bread crumbs. Repeat with the remaining chicken.4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium heat. When the oil simmers, add the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden. Remove from the heat. Spoon a couple spoonfuls of pasta sauce over each piece of chicken and then top evenly with mozzarella and the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan. 5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. 6. Serve the chicken over a bed of pasta with additional pasta sauce. Top each piece of chicken with kale pesto and fresh greens. Enjoy!
- 1. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until chunky smooth. Taste and add salt as needed. Keep stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Serve overtop the chicken.
Nutrition per serving
925kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$4403.00
$4403.00
Per Serving
$734.00/serving
$734.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$8806.00 vs buying!
~$8806.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (59% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| boneless | 3 | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 3 tbsp | $103.00 |
| kosher salt and pepper | - | - |
| panko bread crumbs | 1 cup | $240.00 |
| grated parmesan cheese | 1 cup | $625.00 |
| dried oregano | 1 tsp | $30.00 |
| jar | 1 | - |
| shredded mozzarella cheese | 1 cup | $260.00 |
| fresh basil and arugula | - | - |
| pasta | - | - |
| roughly chopped kale | 1 cup | - |
| fresh basil | 1 cup | $2810.00 |
| toasted pine nuts | 2 tbsp | $24.00 |
| grated parmesan cheese | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $208.00 |
| olive oil | 0.25 cup | $83.00 |
| lemon juice | 2 tbsp | $20.00 |
| kosher salt | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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