Description
A delightful dish bringing vibrant Italian flavors with juicy chicken breasts, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from heat and spread basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast.
- Layer slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto-covered chicken, followed by the sliced tomatoes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
- Once baked, drizzle balsamic glaze over the chicken and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve warm.
Notes
For an easier prep, consider using store-bought pesto and trying alternatives like dairy-free cheese if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg