Description
A flavorful cheesy pesto baked chicken dish that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, drizzle olive oil and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Can substitute chicken thighs for a different texture.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy pesto baked chicken recipe