Pesto Caprese Chicken
A delightful one-pan meal featuring chicken, pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes, embodying Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Pesto sauce
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 Tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- Spread a generous layer of pesto sauce over the chicken.
- Top the chicken with slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality pesto for the best flavor. Pre-sliced mozzarella can save time during prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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