Description
Pesto Chicken Bake is a delightful and easy weeknight dinner that brings together succulent chicken breasts, aromatic basil pesto, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. This dish is a flavor explosion, with each bite offering a perfect balance of savory chicken and zesty pesto. Not only is it quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy evenings, but it also impresses guests at gatherings with its vibrant presentation and mouthwatering aroma. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread pesto evenly over each chicken breast.
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of Pesto Chicken Bake (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg