Aunt Martha taught me this trick for potlucks. Only 3 ingredients for a tender, juicy bite that everyone begs for.

These low carb 3-ingredient pesto chicken bites are the kind of dish you keep in your back pocket for busy nights and potlucks. My Aunt Martha showed me this trick years ago for church suppers: just chicken, pesto, and mozzarella. The chicken bakes up tender and juicy, the pesto keeps it bright and flavorful, and the melted cheese gives you that bubbly, golden top everyone reaches for first. It’s simple enough for a weeknight, but special enough that people always ask, “Who brought the chicken bites?”

Serve these pesto chicken bites warm right out of the oven with a simple green salad or steamed veggies to keep things low carb. They’re also great on a platter with toothpicks for parties, alongside sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and olives. If your crew isn’t strictly low carb, you can spoon the bites over buttered noodles, rice, or toasted baguette slices to soak up the extra cheesy pesto juices.

Low Carb 3-Ingredient Pesto Chicken Bites

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 cup prepared basil pesto (store-bought or homemade, low carb if needed)
1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions