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Pesto Chicken Bake

Pesto Chicken Bake

Baked chicken breasts topped with basil pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
 Michigan Fitness Foundation
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Lay chicken breasts in a baking dish in a single layer.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of the pesto on top of each chicken breast.
  • Cut the tomato into ½-inch thick slices and lay 2 slices on top of each chicken breast.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the chicken breasts.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken is done and the juices run clear.
  • Serve over brown rice or whole-grain pasta.
Keyword 5 Ingredients or Less, Easy, Kid-friendly, One Pot Meals, Weeknight Meals