Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Ensure they’re of even thickness for uniform cooking.)
- 1 cup Basil pesto (Store-bought or homemade for best flavor.)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Halved for easier cooking.)
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese (Use fresh mozzarella for a gourmet touch.)
- Salt and pepper (To taste, adjust according to preference.)
- Olive oil (For drizzling, enhances flavor and helps with browning.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy your perfect Easy Baked Pesto Chicken!
Notes
Ensure your chicken breasts are of similar size for even cooking. Marinate in pesto for intensified flavor. Use fresh mozzarella for better melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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