One Pan Pesto Chicken Bake with Cherry Tomatoes
A juicy and vibrant chicken bake featuring aromatic basil pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella, all cooked in one pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden on both sides.
- Spread pesto generously over the top of each breast.
- Place cherry tomatoes and minced garlic in the pan around the chicken.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tomatoes are burst.
- Top with mozzarella and bake for another 5 minutes (or broil briefly).