4 Ingredient Pesto Chicken
This 4 ingredient pesto chicken is a perfect, no fuss weekday dinner recipe.
Equipment
- 9" x 13" baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, thin
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- ½ cup pesto
- 1 beef steak tomato, sliced thin
- 8-10 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil, shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- Put the chicken down in the baking dish and season it with the salt, pepper and garlic powder on both sides.
- Add the pesto and rub it onto the chicken until its lightly coated on both sides.
- Arrange the chicken in the baking dish side by side in a single layer
- Add a slice or two of the mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken
- Now add a slice or two of the tomato on top of the cheese. Lightly season with salt and pepper
- Sprinkle shredded basil on top and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!