Easiest Baked Pesto Chicken with Mozzarella
A one-pan Italian-inspired dish with juicy chicken breasts topped with bright pesto, melted mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4
- Salt 1 tsp
- Pepper 1/2 tsp
- Homemade or pre-packaged pesto 4 Tbsp
- Shredded mozzarella cheese 4 oz
- Tomatoes 2 medium, sliced
- Fresh basil For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet
- Season with salt and pepper
- Spoon 1 Tbsp pesto over each breast
- Top each with 1 oz mozzarella and tomato slices
- Bake 18-22 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving
Notes
Pound chicken breasts evenly for uniform cooking
Use walnut/almond pesto for nut allergies
Low-moisture mozzarella minimizes water release
Thin tomato slices ensure softness
Optional: Brush sheet with olive oil before adding chicken
Use walnut/almond pesto for nut allergies
Low-moisture mozzarella minimizes water release
Thin tomato slices ensure softness
Optional: Brush sheet with olive oil before adding chicken
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 750mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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