Description
A simple and delicious recipe for baked chicken topped with pesto, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Top with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of pasta or salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to use homemade pesto for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Easy Baked Pesto Chicken, quick dinner, chicken recipe, pesto chicken