Description
Indulge in a gourmet experience with Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Zesty. This dish features succulent chicken breasts topped with zesty pesto and creamy mozzarella, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this recipe is simple to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly coat the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon pesto sauce generously over each chicken breast.
- Top each piece of chicken with slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg