Description
A flavorful and easy chicken bake featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with fresh basil pesto, ripe tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast.
- Layer tomato slices over the pesto, followed by mozzarella slices.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pesto for convenience.
- For a crispier top, broil the dish for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- Pairs well with pasta, rice, or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg