Chicken Pesto Bake
A deliciously simple Chicken Pesto Bake featuring tender chicken, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, evenly spaced.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over the chicken.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, allowing everyone to enjoy the melted cheese.
Notes
Pairs well with a green salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Find it online: https://www.lunarecipez.com/chicken-pesto-bake/