Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken fillets
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add cherry tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tomatoes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or a salad.
- Use homemade or store-bought pesto.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Italian Cuisine