A delightful dish marrying the flavors of pesto, melted mozzarella, and tender chicken, baked to perfection.
Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Bake
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes for garnish (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and spread pesto over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the top of each breast.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Optional: Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25-30 minutes | Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Serves: 4
Nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g