Easy Baked Pesto Chicken
This Easy Baked Pesto Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt for seasoning
- Fresh ground black pepper for seasoning
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (or more if you like it cheesy!)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Guide
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the boneless, skinless chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- In a separate bowl, measure out the basil pesto. Using a cooking brush or a spoon, generously spread the pesto on top of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the pesto-covered chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Equipment
- Oven-Safe Baking Dish
- Meat Thermometer
- Mixing Bowl
- Cooking brush
- Aluminum Foil
Notes
- Don’t skip the resting time to lock in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure juicy chicken.
- Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- A generous pesto coating ensures maximum flavor.