Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe
This easy baked pesto chicken is one of those healthy recipes that is full of flavor and will become a household favorite. Not to mention, it uses simple ingredients and only one baking dish!
Equipment
- 1 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breast
- 1 3.5 ounce jar pesto
- 10 halved cherry tomatoes
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Lay the chicken breasts in the dish and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. If your chicken is very thick, you might slice them in half lengthwise so they will cook through.
- Pour the jar of pesto over the chicken and make sure it is completely covered.
- Layer two slices of mozzarella over the chicken in a single layer.
- Top with the cherry tomatoes.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the aluminum foil and bake another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Top with the fresh basil and serve.
Notes
How to reheat baked pesto chicken:
- Stovetop- Put leftover chicken in a frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat until warmed through, checking frequently.
- Microwave- Put leftover chicken in a microwave safe dish and cover with microwave safe saran wrap. Cook in 30 second intervals until the chicken is warmed all the way through.
- Oven- Cover with aluminum foil and heat until warmed through for approximately 20 minutes.