Juicy chicken breasts baked with basil pesto and bubbling mozzarella. Dinner in 30 minutes.
The 3 ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 small)
- basil pesto
- shredded mozzarella
Exact quantities are in the recipe card below. Salt, pepper, water and cooking spray are not counted.
How long it takes
Allow 30 min in total: 5 min of preparation, 25 min of cooking. Makes 4 servings.
Tip for success
Add sliced cherry tomatoes on top before the cheese for color and freshness.
3-Ingredient Pesto Chicken Bake
Juicy chicken breasts baked with basil pesto and bubbling mozzarella. Dinner in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F.
- Lay the chicken in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the pesto over the chicken.
- Bake for 18 minutes, top with the mozzarella and bake 5–7 minutes more, until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add sliced cherry tomatoes on top before the cheese for color and freshness.
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