Baked Pesto Chicken with Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese

Baked pesto chicken is a flavor-packed dish topped with juicy tomatoes and melted mozzarella. It's easy to make and delivers cheesy, herby goodness in every bite.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword baked chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, mozzarella, pesto

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 450kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup basil pesto homemade or store bought
2 medium tomatoes sliced
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with foil.
Place chicken in a shallow dish. Add pesto and mixed thoroughly until chicken is fully coated with sauce.
Place chicken onto prepared baking sheet, making sure top of chicken is fully covered with sauce.
Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove sheet from oven; top each chicken with 2 slices of tomatoes and then sprinkle top with cheese. Bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Serve with your favorite salad or steamed vegetables.

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