Baked Chicken Pesto

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

2 x 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
sea salt & black pepper, to taste
4 tsp basil pesto
1 tomato, sliced
6 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tsp shredded Parmesan cheese

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

197

Fats

8 g

Protein

29 g

Carbs

1 g

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create four thinner fillets. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread a teaspoon of pesto over each piece of chicken.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Top the chicken with sliced tomato, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve immediately.