Description
This Baked Pesto Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines the richness of basil pesto with gooey melted cheese and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Pesto and Cheese Topping:
- ½ cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add Pesto and Cheese: Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto on each chicken breast. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil and place around the chicken.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Try with boneless thighs or stuffed with pesto for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
