Description
This Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned, coated in basil pesto, topped with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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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
Toppings:
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425F and spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray or cover with any other oil.
- Prepare the chicken: Place chicken on the baking dish in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add pesto and toppings: Cover both sides of the chicken breasts with basil pesto. Top with mozzarella slices and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Bake: Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the oven covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the mozzarella melts and the chicken is fully cooked throughout.
Notes
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- You can garnish with fresh basil before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Pesto Chicken, Mozzarella Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe
