Pesto Chicken Bake
featured in Chicken Bake 4 Ways
This pesto chicken bake is a flavor explosion! Tender chicken breast is slathered in zesty pesto and baked with fresh tomatoes. It's a one-pan wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Tasty Team
99% would make again
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
40 minutes
40 min
Inspired by thepinningmama.com
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
40 minutes
40 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 3 chicken breasts
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 roma tomato, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (120 g)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 391
- Fat 21g
- Carbs 2g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 45g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spread pesto on each chicken breast.
- Layer tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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