How to Bake Pesto Chicken

very easy recipe but tastes so goooood!!!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup refrigerated pesto with basil
• 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1. preheat oven to 400 degrees
   line baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil
   place chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat.
2. place chicken on prepared baking sheet
   bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center
   top with tomatoes and cheese.
3. bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Tips & Warnings

• if you would rather prepare your own pesto sauce; here is a quick recipe.
• 1 qt. basil leaves
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 6 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper