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Chicken Pesto Bake

An easy and flavorful baked chicken dish topped with pesto, tomatoes, and cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts total
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 4 teaspoons basil pesto
  • 1 medium tomato sliced thin
  • 6 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese 1.5 oz
  • 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash chicken and dry with a paper towel. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season lightly with salt and fresh pepper.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy clean-up.
  3. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto over each piece of chicken.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove from oven; top with tomatoes, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  5. To Grill: Grill chicken over medium flame on both sides until cooked through in the center. Lower flame, top chicken with pesto, tomatoes, and cheese, and close grill until cheese melts.

Notes

This recipe can also be prepared on the grill.