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Easy Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

Our Easy Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare this delicious meal at home.
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Course: Dinner, Main dish
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Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet
  • Tongs
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
  • Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and top the chicken with the halved cherry tomatoes.
  • Serve the Pesto Chicken hot, as a main dish or with a side of pasta or salad.