Baked Pesto Chicken

Store-bought pesto and mozzarella cheese are all it takes to turn tender chicken breasts into an incredibly easy-to-make dish that will likely become a new family favorite. (The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook)

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Spread ¼ cup of the pesto in a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Lay chicken breasts over pesto in an even layer and spread with remaining pesto.

Step 3

Cover baking dish with foil and bake chicken until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover and top with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 more minutes. Serve hot.