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Pesto Chicken

Pesto Chicken

Easy Pesto Chicken with mozzarella is a flavorful, quick dish that delights everyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded for topping
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts with basil pesto.
  4. Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish.
  5. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 18g

Notes

For added flavor, consider swapping mozzarella with cheddar or adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Let the dish rest before serving to enhance flavors.

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