Easy meal solutions have also been a must-have in the Bahorich home, but as we have returned to the hustle of school nights this fall, I have gotten into a rut! However, this momma was determined to find something that our littles would eat and also kick our diets back in gear after a lazy summer!
Recently I came across Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto and I have to say, I was so excited to try it out while thinking through all of the neat ways to use it in recipes this fall. There are countless of ways to use pesto in recipes and thankfully, Barilla has an easy website that helps you find creative ways to use my new favorite, the Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto.
Thank you, Barilla, for sponsoring this post, Redeeming My Dinners with Barilla. I was selected for this opportunity by Barilla with collaboration of Moms Meet; the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto is a flavor-packed, versatile, and convenient pantry staple that satisfies cravings for Italian food. Imported from Parma, Italy, it’s made with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese. The Creamy Genovese Pesto has a creamy, smooth texture and savory taste, making it ideal for stirring into pasta and grains, spreading on sandwiches, marinating meats and vegetables, or using it as a dip.
Last week, we snuck in a new recipe that was a hit throughout the house! Seriously so simple, packed with flavor, I instantly knew I would have to share it with you too!
Ingredients
- 1 jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
How to Cook
- Combine pesto, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and cover with pesto mixture. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator or overnight.
- Bake at 375° F for 12-15 minutes. Then at 425° F for 2 additional minutes for browning and to ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked.
So simple, right? We put it over a bed of risotto –– and honestly, not to be fancy or anything, but we had some in the pantry and it's a recent favorite of ours as well!
I was also amazed with how far this little bottle went when cooking! With Creamy Genovese Pesto, a little goes a long way; one 6.2-ounce jar of pesto mixes well with 16 ounces of pasta. Additionally, to preserve the natural color of basil and the fresh aroma of Italian Cheese, Barilla minimizes the handling of ingredients and rapidly prepares their recipe in as little as three hours from the start of ingredient preparation to the tightening of the lid. I just love the detail of quality from the company.
Where to purchase?
Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto is available at Target (SuperTarget), Publix, Stop & Shop (Super Stop & Shop), Meijer, ShopRite, Hy-Vee, Albertsons, Safeway, Vons and more. To find a store near you, visit momsmeet.link/barillalocate.
