Description
Pesto Chicken Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy to your dinner table. This recipe features juicy, boneless chicken breasts slathered in aromatic basil pesto, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, and accompanied by sweet cherry tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this bake is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. In just about 30 minutes, you’ll have a comforting meal that the whole family will love. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for a well-rounded dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread fresh basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously on top of the pesto-covered chicken.
- Distribute halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Drizzle with pan juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of Pesto Chicken Bake (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg