Description
Tender baked pesto chicken topped with golden melted cheese, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil flavor. Quick to prepare, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil
Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides
Spread pesto evenly over each chicken breast
Layer sliced tomatoes over the pesto
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
Rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
For extra creaminess, drizzle with additional pesto or a pesto cream sauce after baking
Pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, salad, or crusty bread
Use homemade pesto for the freshest flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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