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Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake

Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake

A low carb, gluten-free Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake, perfect for a quick meal with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 563 kcal

Equipment

  • casserole pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • to taste salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • 2 pieces tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place chicken breasts in a medium size casserole pan.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt. Top with minced garlic.
  • Spread basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast.
  • Add tomato slices on top.
  • Add thickly sliced fresh Mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake at 400 F in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of your breasts.
  • When serving, top each chicken breast with fresh chopped basil, and a fresh slice of tomato. Pour the juices from the bottom of the casserole pan over pasta or rice.

Notes

Want to make basil pesto from scratch? Here is the best, the most flavorful, and the creamiest 20-Minute Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 62gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 1037mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1640IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 359mgIron: 1.5mg
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