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Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake

Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake

A flavorful Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • casserole pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • to taste salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto
  • 2 pieces tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place chicken breasts in a medium size casserole pan.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt. Top with minced garlic.
  • Spread basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast.
  • Add tomato slices on top.
  • Add thickly sliced fresh Mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake at 400 F in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of your breasts.
  • When serving, top each chicken breast with fresh chopped basil, and a fresh slice of tomato. Pour the juices from the bottom of the casserole pan over pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg
Keyword baked chicken, Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake, chicken bake, Easy Dinner, mozzarella recipe, pesto chicken
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