Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place in a baking dish.
- Combine diced tomatoes, basil, and half of the pesto sauce in a bowl.
- Top each chicken breast with the tomato mixture.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and the remaining pesto sauce.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
For best flavors, use fresh basil and high-quality pesto. Consider marinating the chicken in pesto before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg