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Baked Pesto Chicken with Mozzarella: Try This Flavorful Dish!

A flavorful dish featuring chicken breasts baked with basil pesto and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and brush both sides with the olive oil mixture.
  4. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto-covered chicken.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. If desired, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese slightly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, serve the chicken over zucchini noodles or a bed of sautéed spinach instead of pasta.
  • Add sliced tomatoes on top of the pesto before baking for an extra burst of flavor and color.

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