Pesto Chicken Bake Recipe by Tasty

Pesto Chicken Bake Recipe by Tasty

from tasty.co
Meal
50 min
4 servings
394 kcal / serving

This pesto chicken bake is a flavor explosion! Tender chicken breast is slathered in zesty pesto and baked with fresh tomatoes. It's a one-pan wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 3chicken breasts
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoonsbasil pesto
  • 1roma tomato, sliced
  • 1 cupmozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).

  2. 2

    Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.

  3. 3

    Spread pesto on each chicken breast.

  4. 4

    Layer tomatoes on top of the chicken.

  5. 5

    Top with mozzarella cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake for 40 minutes.

  7. 7

    Enjoy!