Baked pesto chicken

Baked pesto chicken

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Difficulty
Easy 👌
Preparation
10 min
Baking
30 min
Resting
0 min

Ingredients

2Servings
MetricImperial
2
chicken breast halves (boneless, skinless)
1
plum tomatoes
37½ g
pesto
30 g
mozzarella cheese (shredded)
fresh basil for serving

Utensils

medium bowl, oven, rubber spatula, cutting board, knife, ovenproof frying pan or baking sheet, aluminum foil (optional)

Nutrition per serving

Cal290
Fat13 g
Protein38 g
Carb2 g

  • Step 1/4

    Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Slice tomatoes. Place chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat.
    • 1 plum tomatoes
    • 2 chicken breast halves
    • 37½ pesto
    • medium bowl
    • oven
    • rubber spatula
    • cutting board
    • knife

    Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Slice tomatoes. Place chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat.

  • Step 2/4

    Place chicken in large ovenproof frying pan or on baking sheet lined with heavy-duty foil.
    • ovenproof frying pan or baking sheet
    • aluminum foil (optional)

    Place chicken in large ovenproof frying pan or on baking sheet lined with heavy-duty foil.

  • Step 3/4

    Bake at 200°C/400°F for approx. 20 – 25 min, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove from oven.
    • oven

    Bake at 200°C/400°F for approx. 20 – 25 min, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove from oven.

  • Step 4/4

    Top chicken with tomato slices and cheese. Bake for approx. 3 – 5 more min., or until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Enjoy!
    • 30 g shredded mozarella cheese
    • fresh basil for garnish

    Top chicken with tomato slices and cheese. Bake for approx. 3 – 5 more min., or until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Enjoy!

  • Enjoy your meal!

    Baked pesto chicken

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