Pesto Chicken
A delightful and vibrant Pesto Chicken dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or elegant gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and spread basil pesto over the top.
- Surround the chicken with halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Pop the dish into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Once cooked, let it rest for a few minutes and serve hot.
Notes
Pairs well with arugula salad and crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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