Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken is a rich, oven-baked dish combining tender chicken breasts with a luscious mix of cream cheese and pesto, topped with melted mozzarella for a comforting, cheesy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup pesto
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and pesto until well combined.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts evenly in the baking dish.
- Spread the pesto and cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- For a golden top, remove the foil and broil for an additional 2 minutes.
Notes
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach before baking for extra color and nutrients.
- Swap mozzarella for provolone or an Italian cheese blend.
- Use boneless chicken thighs for a juicier cut of meat.
- Add fresh basil or Italian seasoning for enhanced aroma.
- Stir garlic into the cream cheese mixture for extra savoriness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
