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Pesto Chicken Bake

Baked chicken breasts topped with basil pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Recipe by Michigan Fitness Foundation
Wide shot of a baking dish with baked chicken breasts topped with bail pesto, fresh mozzarella, and slices of tomato.
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.35
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal45 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 40 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 40 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Lay chicken breasts in a baking dish in a single layer.
  3. Spread 1 tablespoon of the pesto on top of each chicken breast.
  4. Cut the tomato into ½-inch thick slices and lay 2 slices on top of each chicken breast.
  5. Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the chicken breasts.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken is done and the juices run clear.
  7. Serve over brown rice or whole-grain pasta.
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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