This dish is extra delightful because it can be served in so many different ways. It’s perfect with a side salad, or over pasta, or both salad and pasta. It’s lovely with side of steamed rice too!
Prep Time10 minutesminutes
Cook Time1 hourhour
Servings - 4servings
Ingredients
4small boneless chicken breasts
Salt and pepperto taste
8oz.container pesto
15oz.can diced tomatoes
1TbspItalian seasoning
2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basilgarnish
16oz.pastause gluten free as needed
Saladas side dish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Place the chicken breasts into a 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Spread a dollop of pesto onto each chicken breasts.
Pour the diced tomatoes over the top of all the chicken, then sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the top. Add the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of the chicken.
Prepare the salad.
Prepare the pasta.
Serve Pesto Chicken Bake garnished with basil over pasta with salad.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
Assemble all ingredients (except garnish, pasta, and salad) into a freezer friendly 9×13 tray as directed above. Cover with foil or lid.
Put tray in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer.
Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm shallow dish of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the oven and baking as directed.