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Baked Pesto Chicken

This recipe requires almost no preparation. The pesto sauce is all that is needed for a flavorful chicken dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Italian seasoning
  • 1 jar basil pesto
  • 8 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon some pesto sauce over the top of the chicken.
  • Place a slice or two of cheese over the pesto. The amount of cheese used depends on the size of the chicken breasts. If they are big, you might need two slices.
  • Place back in the oven and bake for another 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted but not browned. Remove and serve.