Description
A quick and satisfying weeknight meal featuring chicken breasts coated in pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry and season lightly, if desired. Place in a baking dish.
- Spread the pesto over each chicken breast. Add cherry tomatoes around the chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and mozzarella is melted.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve with roasted tomatoes and optional garnishes.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or some chopped basil before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 64g
- Cholesterol: 150mg