Mozzarella Tomato Basil Pesto Chicken
Bake tender chicken breasts with basil pesto, juicy tomatoes, and melted mozzarella for an easy 33-minute family dinner.
Servings: 4
servings
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Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 33 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup (75 g) mozzarella grated
- to serve fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 180°C (370°F).
- Place the chicken breasts in an ovenproof dish and spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto over each breast.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the pesto-coated chicken.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.