Printable Pesto Caprese Baked Chicken Recipe Card
Basil pesto topped chicken breasts get a caprese flair with fresh mozzarella and tomato slices! An easy baked chicken recipe that is fancy enough for company!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ cup pesto, store-bought or homemade
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices tomato
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the pesto evenly over the tops of the chicken breasts.
- Bake for about 20 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉ in the thickest part of the chicken.
- Remove from the oven and place mozzarella and tomato slices on top of each chicken breast. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying.