Basil Pesto Tomato Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt, to taste
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup basil pesto
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2 tomatoes, sliced
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8 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Place chicken breasts in a medium-sized casserole pan. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and top with minced garlic.
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Spread basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast. Add sliced tomatoes on top, then follow with thickly sliced fresh Mozzarella cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F for 20-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
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When serving, top each chicken breast with freshly chopped basil and an extra slice of tomato. Pour the juices from the bottom of the casserole pan over cooked pasta or rice as a side dish.
# Notes:
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For a homemade alternative, try preparing basil pesto from scratch for additional flavor.