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Cheesy Pesto Chicken Bake – Creamy, Flavorful & Easy One-Dish Meal!


  • Author: WAFA LI
  • Total Time: 40-55 mins

Description

Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, this dish delights everyone!


Ingredients

🍗 3-4 chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
🧀 8 ounces softened cream cheese
🌿 1/3 cup store-bought basil pesto
🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
🍅 Garnish: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 4-6 basil leaves (chopped)


Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease a large baking dish.
Mix the softened cream cheese and basil pesto together.
Lay the chicken breasts flat into your greased baking dish and evenly spread the cream cheese pesto mixture over top.
Top with 1+ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake uncovered in the center rack of the oven for 30-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Garnish with your fresh chopped tomatoes and basil. Enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30-45 mins

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Protein: 40g