Pesto Chicken Bake
A warm and comforting dish featuring chicken breasts smothered in basil-infused pesto, cherry tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese—perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- 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
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper in a baking dish.
- Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese all over the top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs well with a green salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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