Pesto Chicken Bake - One Pan | 5 Ingredients | Ready in 30!

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and juicier.

pesto

🥗Healthier: homemade pesto

💰Cheaper: spinach and basil blend

Homemade pesto can be fresher and lower in preservatives.

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

Line a baking dish with foil for easier cleanup.

Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Spread 1/4 cup of parsley pesto evenly over the chicken breasts.

Top each chicken breast with grated mozzarella cheese.

Slice plum tomatoes and lay two slices on top of each chicken breast.

Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top of the tomatoes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

Turn on the broiler to brown the parmesan cheese until golden and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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