Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
Cheesy, savory, and packed with earthy garlic flavors, this Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken is a high-protein, gluten-free, and low-carb dinner.
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F and spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray or cover with any other oil.
- Place chicken on the baking dish in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. You'll want to flip them to make sure both of sides of the chicken breast are covered with seasonings.
- Cover both sides of the chicken breasts with basil pesto. Use a tablespoon to spread the pesto around. Use tongs to flip the breasts carefully to cover both sides.
- Cover the chicken with mozzarella slices and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil. Bake in the oven covered for 25 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the mozzarella melts and the chicken is fully cooked throughout.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 chicken breast (11.5 oz) | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.1g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1150mg | Potassium: 1011.5mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 3.7g | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 2.3mg