Description
Pesto Chicken Bake is a mouthwatering dish that brings together juicy chicken breasts, vibrant pesto sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. The harmony of fresh basil, garlic, and creamy cheese creates an irresistible aroma that will fill your kitchen as it bakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and add halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzling with juices from the baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with topping (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg