Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (*)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 teaspoons basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 3 quart baking dish (or 9x13 baking pan) and set aside. 
  • Pound chicken breasts to 1 inch thickness. If chicken breasts are very large, you can slice in half and use a single chicken breast for two servings. Set aside. 
  • Pour marinara sauce into bottom of pan. Lay chicken breasts on top. Season tops of chicken breasts with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. 
  • Top each chicken breast with 2 teaspoons of pesto, spreading to coat. Top with mozzarella cheese. 
  • Cover and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Optional (but highly recommended) - Uncover, turn on broiler, and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned on top. Watch carefully, as food will brown quickly under the broiler.