Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and arrange chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread pesto evenly over each chicken breast.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and scatter halved cherry tomatoes around the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg