Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 2 tomatoes (cut into 8 slices total)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • Fresh basil (chiffoande)
  • Balsamic glaze (for garnish (optional))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Season chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Lay the chicken in a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish bottom side up.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce on each breast and spread it all over the chicken. Flip the chicken over and spread the remaining pesto evenly over each breast.
  • Bake for 25 min until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Lay two slices of tomato on each chicken breast. Top chicken breast with 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melty and gooey.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle on fresh basil. Serve with pasta or a green salad. We like to drizzle some balsamic glaze over our chicken before eating.