Description
This Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with fragrant basil pesto, gooey melted mozzarella, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
For Assembly:
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425F and prepare a casserole dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer on the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Add pesto: Spread basil pesto on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Add toppings: Top the chicken with mozzarella slices and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Make sure to adjust seasoning according to your preference.
- Serve with a side of salad or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg