Keto Pesto Chicken - Low-Carb and Super Easy

This baked keto pesto chicken recipe is not only tender, juicy, and flavorful, but it's a great last-minute keto chicken recipe to make when you don't feel like cooking!

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Keto Pesto Chicken - Low-Carb and Super Easy

This baked keto pesto chicken recipe is not only tender, juicy, and flavorful, but it's a great last-minute keto chicken recipe to make when you don't feel like cooking!

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