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Cheesy Pesto Baked Chicken

Cheesy Pesto Baked Chicken: Quick and Irresistibly Delicious

Cheesy Pesto Baked Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that transforms ordinary dinners into extraordinary culinary escapes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into thick strips
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavor
  • to taste Pepper Use freshly ground for best flavor
For the Pesto
  • 1 cup Pesto Homemade or store-bought
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Substitute with provolone or Parmesan if desired

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and slice the chicken breasts into thick strips.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken strips with salt and pepper, rubbing the seasoning in well.
  3. Spread half of the pesto evenly across the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. Arrange the seasoned chicken strips in a single layer over the pesto in the baking dish.
  5. Spread the remaining pesto over the top of the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Remove the foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted.
  8. Let the chicken rest for about a minute before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with chili pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To ensure juicy chicken, remove from oven at 155°F and let it continue to cook while resting. Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better browning.

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