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Easy Chicken Pesto Bake

A delicious and easy baked chicken recipe with pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese baked to perfection.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.33 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 teaspoons Skinny Basil Pesto
  • 1 medium tomato sliced thin
  • 6 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto over each piece of chicken.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove from oven; top with tomato slices, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Bake an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese melts.
  4. Optional: For grilling, cook chicken over medium heat until cooked through, then top with pesto, tomatoes, and cheese. Close the grill until the cheese melts.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

A perfect quick dinner that combines flavors of basil, tomato, and cheese on tender chicken.
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