Pesto Chicken Bake
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in basil pesto, topped with cherry tomatoes and gooey mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper in a baking dish.
- Spread the basil pesto evenly over the chicken.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the pesto.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy your easy and flavorful dinner!
Notes
For optimal results, check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer (165°F or 74°C). Allow the dish to sit for a few minutes after baking for juicier chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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