Baked Basil Pesto Chicken Recipe
An easy baked basil pesto chicken recipe in just 25 minutes! Aromatic pesto, sweet tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella make pesto chicken breast juicy and flavorful.
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Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 25 minutes 
Ingredients
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
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Place chicken breasts into a large baking dish, with enough room to have space between them. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Spread pesto over each chicken breast.
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Bake for 20 minutes.
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Top the chicken with mozzarella, then tomato slices. Bake for about 5 more minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then top with fresh basil to serve.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 chicken breast
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