Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring chicken baked with pesto sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of pasta or salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pesto Baked Chicken