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Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake

This **Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake** is a **flavor-packed, one-pan dish** that combines **juicy chicken breasts, fresh tomatoes, melty mozzarella, and fragrant basil pesto**.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • - ½ teaspoon salt
  • - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • - ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • - ½ cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • - 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese or fresh mozzarella slices
  • - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • - Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • - Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Preheat & Prep**
  2. Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)** and grease a **9x13-inch baking dish**.
  3. Season **chicken breasts** with **salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning** on both sides.
  4. #### **Step 2: Assemble the Dish**
  5. Spread **½ of the pesto** at the bottom of the baking dish. Place **chicken breasts** on top and spread the remaining pesto over them. Scatter **cherry tomatoes** around the chicken.
  6. #### **Step 3: Bake the Chicken**
  7. Bake uncovered for **20 minutes**.
  8. #### **Step 4: Add Cheese & Finish Baking**
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle **mozzarella cheese, red pepper flakes (if using), and Parmesan** over the chicken. Bake for another **10 minutes**, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken reaches an **internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)**.
  10. #### **Step 5: Garnish & Serve**
  11. Let the dish rest for **5 minutes**, then top with **fresh basil leaves**. Serve hot with **pasta, garlic bread, or roasted vegetables**.