Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that effortlessly combines juicy chicken breasts with rich basil pesto and melty mozzarella, topped with sweet cherry tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe brings Italian flavors right to your table, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor impact, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then arrange them in the baking dish.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast.
- Top with slices of fresh mozzarella and scatter halved cherry tomatoes around them.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top for added flavor.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz cooked)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg