Baked Chicken with Pesto

🕒15 Mins | Italian Flavors | Comforting

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Hello Quick Meals
January 18, 2024

Baked Chicken with Pesto

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this easy-to-make Pesto Chicken recipe. Perfect for hectic weeknights, this dish combines the fresh, nutty, garlicky essence of pesto with tender chicken, garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Topped with melted mozzarella and broiled to perfection, it's a quick and tasty meal.

Serve with roasted potatoes or vegetables. Alternatively, pair it with crusty bread to savor every bit of the delicious sauce.✨

Reasons to enjoy this delicious dish:

Simple and Quick Preparation: With straightforward instructions and minimal ingredients, this recipe offers a convenient and time-efficient way to prepare a delightful dish. Whether for a busy weeknight or a casual dinner, you can enjoy a homemade, tasty meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Delicious Flavor Profile: The combination of seasoned chicken, garlic, pesto, and melted mozzarella cheese creates a mouthwatering and flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Nutrient-Rich Ingredients: This meal incorporates wholesome ingredients like chicken, tomatoes, garlic, and basil, providing essential nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and antioxidants. It's a well-balanced option for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large chicken breast, halved lengthwise

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ tablespoon butter

  • 1 to 2 cloves minced garlic

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/8 cup pesto

  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

    ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C.

STEP 2: Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil. Fry the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until lightly golden. Set the chicken on a plate.

STEP 3: Add the minced garlic, broth, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir in the pesto sauce and add the tomatoes. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

STEP 4: Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Add the chicken too. Sprinkle with mozzarella.

STEP 5: Place the baking dish in the oven. Bake for 5 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and broil until the cheese browns.

STEP 6: Remove from the oven and garnish with basil.

Enjoy your quick and delicious meal!🍴 

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Bon Appétit!

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