Skinny Chicken Pesto Bake

5 from 1 vote

I feel like this is something I would have ordered at a nice restaurant but was able to make it at home. This was absolutely fantastic! It will definitely not disappoint.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian American

Keyword: chicken pesto bake, chicken recipes

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 ½ pounds
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons basil pesto, *see recipe below
4 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated

Basil Pesto:

1 cup fresh basil
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup parmesan, grated
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To a food processor, add the basil, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper, and pulse, slowly adding the olive oil until you have a smooth pesto. Set aside.
Slice the chicken breast horizontally to create four thinner cutlets, pat dry with paper towels, and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Lay chicken on the foil, and spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto on each chicken. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken temps out to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove from oven and top with tomatoes, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, and bake for another 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven and serve fresh.

Nutrition

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