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Chicken Pesto Bake

A delicious baked chicken dish topped with pesto, tomatoes, and cheese, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 teaspoons Skinny Basil Pesto
  • 1 medium tomatoes sliced thin
  • 6 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy clean-up.
  2. Wash chicken and pat dry. Slice chicken horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto over each piece.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from oven and top with tomato slices, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Bake an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese melts.
  5. Optional: Grill chicken over medium heat until cooked through. Top with pesto, tomatoes, and cheese, then close the grill to melt the cheese.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be served with pasta or a simple salad.