Pesto Baked Chicken with Tomatoes

Name: Pesto Baked Chicken with Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 3 cloves garlic (minced); ¼ 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 white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons melted butter; ⅓ cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 3 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped); 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, 23 Jul 2026 00:05:45 GMT