Condiment
Chicken Pesto Bake
Juicy chicken breasts carry a vibrant basil pesto that mingles with sweet tomato slices and two melted cheeses, delivering a bright, herby richness in every tender bite.
- Total
- 30 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 205
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Fat
- 9g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sodium
- 172mg
Ingredients
- 2 16 oz total boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste
- 4 tsp Skinny Basil Pesto
- 1 medium tomatoes (sliced thin)
- 6 tbsp 1.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash chicken and dry with a paper towel. Slice chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season lightly with salt and fresh pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment if desired for easy clean-up.
- Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto over each piece of chicken.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from oven; top with tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- To Grill: Grill chicken over medium flame on both sides until cooked through in the center. Lower flame, top chicken with pesto, tomatoes and cheese, and close grill until cheese melts.