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Pesto Mozzarella Baked Chicken
Easy Pesto Mozzarella Baked Chicken recipe. Made with only 4 ingredients, this makes a quick and simple weeknight dinner idea.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
27
minutes
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Total Time
32
minutes
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Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Author:
Cathleen Childs
Ingredients
1
lb
chicken breasts
(around 2)
salt and pepper
¼
cup
pesto
½
cup
Mozzarella cheese,
grated
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
Pat the chicken breasts with paper towels and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Spread the pesto over top, then sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, then broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.