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3-Ingredient Pesto Chicken Bake

Juicy chicken breasts baked with basil pesto and bubbling mozzarella. Dinner in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 small)
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Lay the chicken in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the pesto over the chicken.
  4. Bake for 18 minutes, top with the mozzarella and bake 5–7 minutes more, until the cheese melts and the chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add sliced cherry tomatoes on top before the cheese for color and freshness.