Description
A simple yet delicious dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and vibrant pesto sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese and diced tomatoes.
- Drizzle pesto sauce over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the chicken; it should be juicy and tender. Consider garnishing with fresh basil for an added touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, caprese, baked chicken, Italian recipe, easy dinner, one-dish meal