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Easy Baked Pesto Chicken

A quick and flavorful baked chicken dish topped with pesto and cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pesto
  • 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade pesto
Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
Season and Add Pesto
  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Spread the pesto evenly over the chicken breasts.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve warm with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

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