Pesto Chicken Bake

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/4 cup prepared pesto

1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices

2 plum tomatoes, sliced

Sliced fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.

Top with pesto, cheese and tomatoes. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 15-18 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 441
• Total Fat: 26g fat (11g saturated f
• Cholesterol: 140mg
• Sodium: 607mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4g carbohydrate (2g suga
• Dietary Fiber: 1g fiber)
• Protein: 45g protein.