Description
A delicious and easy pesto chicken bake with melted cheese and fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness, about 6 ounces each)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup pesto
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and then coat each piece in the pesto sauce.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and top with any leftover pesto.
- Sprinkle on the mozzarella and Parmesan and top with the halved tomatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side of pasta or a salad for a complete meal.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper internal temperature for safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg