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Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

Liudmila
Enjoy a delicious pesto chicken recipe in just 25 minutes! Combining the aromatic pesto, sweet tomatoes and melted mozzarella, this dish is sure to be juicy and flavorful.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 383 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Chicken breasts medium
  • cup Basil pesto
  • 3 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 4 Cherry tomatoes slicedthinly
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C)
  • Put chicken breasts into a sizeable baking dish that is great for both oven and table top use.
  • Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Cover the top with pesto sauce
  • Layer the chicken with tomato slices and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 25minutes.
  • Allow the chicken to sit for a bit, which helps retain the moisture.
Keyword Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe