4 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Bake

• portionen: 3 servings
• aktive zeit: 5 minutes
• gesamtzeit: 35 minutes

Zutaten

3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

6 oz. Jar Basil Pesto - (drained)

1 Large Tomato- (sliced)

6-8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Pearls (or fresh mozzarella diced into small pieces)

Salt and pepper to taste

OPTIONAL: Balsamic Glaze for serving

Anweisungen

Preheat the Oven

Heat your oven to 375°F.

Prep the Chicken

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 0.8 inches. Season liberally with salt and black pepper.

Drain the Pesto

Scoop the 6 oz. jar of basil pesto into a fine mesh strainer. Press gently with the back of a spoon to remove excess oil, ensuring a thicker, more flavorful pesto.

Assemble the Dish

Place seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread each piece with a generous layer of the drained pesto.

Add Toppings

Top each pesto-coated chicken breast with a layer of mozzarella pearls (or diced mozzarella) and a slice of tomato.

Bake

Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), the cheese is melted, and the tomatoes are slightly caramelized. For a golden finish, broil for 1-2 minutes just before the chicken is done.

Serve:

Remove cooked chicken from baking dish and arrange on a platter or individual plates. If using, drizzle each chicken breast with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

Nährwertangaben

• Portionsgröße: 1 chicken cutlet
• Kalorien: 205
• Gesamtfett: 8 g
• Gesättigtes Fett: 1.5 g
• Transfett: 0 g
• Cholesterin: 62 mg
• Natrium: 456.5 mg
• Gesamtkohlenhydrate: 2.4 g
• Ballaststoffe: 1 g
• Zucker insgesamt: 0.9 g
• Eiweiß: 29.7 g