Description
A delicious Pesto Chicken Bake with tender chicken breasts, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and bubbling mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the basil pesto evenly over the chicken.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the pesto.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy your easy and flavorful dinner!
Notes
For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in pesto for a few hours before baking. You can also add breadcrumbs for added crunch.
