Baked Pesto Chicken

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This oven baked chicken is all things moist, flavourful and delicious!

Baked Pesto Chicken

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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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Step 5

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Step 6

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Baked Pesto Chicken

with Pesto Barbecue Sauce

This oven baked chicken is all things moist, flavourful and delicious!

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