Description
Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Zesty is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic pesto, making it a crowd-pleaser for any meal. This easy-to-make recipe takes less than 30 minutes in the oven, allowing you to spend more time with loved ones while enjoying a vibrant and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup basil pesto sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the basil pesto sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
- Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with toppings (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg