Easy Pesto Chicken (Only Use 3 Ingredients)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pat the chicken dry and trim off any excess fat.

If chicken breasts are large (between 6 and 8 ounces), slice them in half lengthwise to get 4 to 5 ounce portions.

If slightly over 5 ounces, pound them out slightly to an even thickness.

Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.

Spread 1/4 cup of pesto into the bottom of a square baking dish.

Place the chicken breasts in the dish in an even layer and cover them with the remaining pesto.

If using mozzarella, place a 1-ounce slice on top of each piece of chicken, cutting round pieces in half to cover the chicken breasts.

(Optional) Add a couple of cups of fresh tomatoes and garlic to the baking dish for a side.

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 22 to 26 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you want the mozzarella brown and bubbly, turn on the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes at the end.

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