Description
A delightful dish featuring chicken breasts coated in basil pesto, topped with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- Non-stick cooking spray
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, rubbing the spices in evenly.
- Spread the basil pesto over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Top with sliced mozzarella cheese and scatter cherry tomatoes around the pan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 5-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and browned.
Notes
For added richness, use homemade pesto. Keep an instant-read thermometer handy to prevent overbaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg