{"id":6080,"date":"2026-06-21T22:53:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T22:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6080"},"modified":"2026-06-21T22:53:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T22:53:32","slug":"baked-pesto-mozzarella-chicken-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/21\/baked-pesto-mozzarella-chicken-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"

Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts<\/li>\n
  • 3\u20134 tablespoons pesto sauce<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes<\/li>\n
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n
  • Salt, to taste<\/li>\n
  • Black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano (optional)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Preheat the oven<\/strong> to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    2. Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.<\/li>\n
    3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.<\/li>\n
    4. Place the chicken in the baking dish.<\/li>\n
    5. Spread a generous spoonful of pesto<\/strong> over each chicken breast.<\/li>\n
    6. Sprinkle the minced garlic<\/strong> over the chicken and around the dish.<\/li>\n
    7. Add the cherry tomatoes<\/strong> around the chicken, then drizzle them with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt.<\/li>\n
    8. Bake for 20\u201325 minutes<\/strong>, or until the chicken is fully cooked.<\/li>\n
    9. Remove the dish from the oven and top each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    10. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes<\/strong>, or broil for 2\u20133 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.<\/li>\n
    11. Serve hot and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      • For extra flavor, sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese<\/strong> on top with the mozzarella.<\/li>\n
      • Serve it with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or toasted bread<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • If your chicken breasts are very thick, slice them slightly or pound them thinner so they cook evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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