Ingredients
- Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless: 4 medium
- Pesto: 1/2 cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 pint, halved
- Fresh mozzarella cheese: 4 ounces, sliced
- Balsamic glaze: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Spread pesto evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Step 4: Arrange halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Step 6: Top each chicken breast with mozzarella slices and bake for another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American