Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of basil pesto over each chicken breast.
- Layer tomato slices on top of the pesto.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomatoes. Add Parmesan cheese if using.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- This dish can be served with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Feel free to customize with other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Basil Pesto, Tomato, Mozzarella, Chicken Bake, Italian, Dinner Recipe