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Pesto chicken

Pesto Tomato Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 12 ounces baby potatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Grated parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F; line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper; arrange on one side of pan.
  3. Coat both sides of chicken with pesto; place skin-side up on other side.
  4. Roast 20 minutes until skin begins to crisp and potatoes start browning.
  5. Toss tomatoes with remaining oil and garlic; add around chicken.
  6. Roast 10 more minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and tomatoes burst.
  7. Garnish with basil and parmesan; serve.