Easy Pesto Chicken Bake
A flavorful family dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts baked with vibrant pesto, cherry tomatoes, and melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup Pesto Sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by drizzling a tablespoon of olive oil at the bottom.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Spread the pesto sauce over the seasoned chicken in the baking dish.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the cheese and tomatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil after removing from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a light salad to balance the rich flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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