Pesto Chicken Bake
A flavorful and easy-to-make Pesto Chicken Bake infused with basil pesto, juicy chicken, and sweet cherry tomatoes, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts snugly in a baking dish.
- Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the pesto. You can also customize with additional vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://www.lunarecipez.com/pesto-chicken-bake/