Pesto Chicken Recipe
Chicken / spinach / grape tomatoes / basil / Mozzarella / Parmesan / pesto.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning all over the chicken for even flavor.
- 2
Sear the Chicken
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Assembly and Cooking
- 3
Add Spinach and Tomatoes
Once the chicken is seared, remove the skillet from heat. Add the fresh spinach and halved grape tomatoes around the chicken in the skillet.
- 4
Spread Pesto
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- 5
Add Cheeses
Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pesto-covered chicken and vegetables.
- 6
Bake
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.