Go Back
–+ servings
Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken

Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken

Delicious Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken features tender chicken breasts, zesty pesto, and melted mozzarella, all baked to perfection.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/3 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and spread marinara sauce in the bottom.
  2. Lay the chicken breasts over the sauce and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spoon pesto sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
  4. Top with mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 24g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes for a unique twist.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!