Pesto Baked Chicken with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Name: Pesto Baked Chicken with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon EACH: olive oil AND white wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 ¼ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 2 tablespoons EACH: white wine vinegar AND melted butter; ⅓ cup prepared basil pesto (homemade; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons chopped basil; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

The easiest pesto baked chicken with roasted tomatoes and melty mozzarella. It’s a one-pan recipe that comes complete with robust pesto roasted tomatoes, cooked chicken, and melty mozzarella. Serve it over cooked pasta, rice, or with roasted veggies and garlic bread!

Updated at: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:39:57 GMT