Pesto Mozzarella Baked Chicken by @cleanfoodcrush

42 min

4 servings

🍗

900 g

Chicken breast

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

🥛

120 ml

Pesto sauce

🧀

230 g

Fresh mozzarella

🍅

300 g

Cherry tomatoes

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🌿

30 g

Fresh basil

🍇

30 ml

Balsamic vinegar

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Cut
    • chicken breast

    Cut the 2 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner chicken pieces.

  3. Season
    • chicken breast
    • sea salt

    Season the chicken pieces lightly with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.

  4. Rub
    • chicken breast
    • homemade pesto sauce

    Rub 1/2 cup homemade pesto sauce over the seasoned chicken. Arrange the chicken in the baking dish in a single layer without overlapping.

  5. Bake
    • chicken breast
    • homemade pesto sauce

    Bake the pesto-coated chicken for 15 minutes.

  6. Bake
    • cherry tomatoes
    • fresh garlic
    • Chicken breast

    While the chicken bakes, halve 2 cups cherry tomatoes and mince 2 fresh garlic cloves.

  7. Chop
    • cherry tomatoes
    • fresh garlic
    • fresh basil

    Chop 1 bunch fresh basil. Combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.

  8. Arrange
    • fresh mozzarella
    • chicken breast

    Break 8 ounces fresh mozzarella into small pieces. Arrange the mozzarella evenly over the partially baked chicken.

  9. Return
    • chicken breast
    • fresh mozzarella

    Return the dish to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the mozzarella melts and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.

  10. Spoon
    • chicken breast
    • fresh mozzarella
    • cherry tomatoes

    Remove the baked chicken from the oven. Spoon the fresh tomato mixture over the chicken and serve immediately.

Pesto Mozzarella Baked Chicken by @cleanfoodcrush

42 min

4 servings

🍗

900 g

Chicken breast

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

🥛

120 ml

Pesto sauce

🧀

230 g

Fresh mozzarella

🍅

300 g

Cherry tomatoes

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🌿

30 g

Fresh basil

🍇

30 ml

Balsamic vinegar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Step 2/10

    Cut the 2 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner chicken pieces.

    🍗chicken breast
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/10

    Season the chicken pieces lightly with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.

    🍗chicken breast
    🧂sea salt
    ⚫ground black pepper
    🍳oven-safe baking dish

  4. Step 4/10

    Rub 1/2 cup homemade pesto sauce over the seasoned chicken. Arrange the chicken in the baking dish in a single layer without overlapping.

    🍗chicken breast
    🥫homemade pesto sauce
    🍳oven-safe baking dish
    🥄measuring cups

  5. Step 5/10

    Bake the pesto-coated chicken for 15 minutes.

    🍗chicken breast
    🥫homemade pesto sauce
    🍳oven-safe baking dish

  6. Step 6/10

    While the chicken bakes, halve 2 cups cherry tomatoes and mince 2 fresh garlic cloves.

    🍅cherry tomatoes
    🧄fresh garlic
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/10

    Chop 1 bunch fresh basil. Combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.

    🍅cherry tomatoes
    🧄fresh garlic
    🌿fresh basil
    🍇balsamic vinegar
    🧂sea salt
    ⚫ground black pepper
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    Break 8 ounces fresh mozzarella into small pieces. Arrange the mozzarella evenly over the partially baked chicken.

    🧀fresh mozzarella
    🍗chicken breast
    🍳oven-safe baking dish

  9. Step 9/10

    Return the dish to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the mozzarella melts and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.

    🍗chicken breast
    🧀fresh mozzarella
    🍳oven-safe baking dish

  10. Step 10/10

    Remove the baked chicken from the oven. Spoon the fresh tomato mixture over the chicken and serve immediately.

    🍗chicken breast
    🧀fresh mozzarella
    🍅cherry tomatoes
    🧄fresh garlic
    🌿fresh basil
    🍇balsamic vinegar
    🍳oven-safe baking dish
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Poultry, Dairy, Cheese, Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs, Condiments, Vinegar

Ingredients

Chicken breast, Salt, Black pepper, Pesto sauce, Fresh mozzarella, Cherry tomatoes, Garlic, Fresh basil, Balsamic vinegar

Notes

Chicken breast (large, cut in half lengthwise to create thinner breasts), Salt (sea salt, to taste), Black pepper (ground, to taste), Pesto sauce (homemade), Fresh mozzarella (2 x 4 oz balls), Cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, halved), Garlic (fresh, minced), Fresh basil (chopped), Balsamic vinegar (high-quality)

Allergens

Milk, Sulfites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-Free, Low carbohydrate

Calories

610 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 59g, Total fat: 34g, Saturated fat: 13g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 9g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 400mg, Iron: 2mg, Potassium: 800mg, Sodium: 650mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 350mcg, Vitamin C: 28mg, Vitamin B6: 1mg, Vitamin B12: 1mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

27 minutes

Overall

42 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, oven-safe baking dish, small mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spoon

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Family Dinner, Special Occasion, Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cleanfoodcrush

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American, Mediterranean

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Tender, Melty, Creamy, Soft

Flavors

Herby, Savory, Tangy, Garlicky, Rich, Fresh

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Refrigerate at or below 40°F (4°C),Reheat chicken to 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze without the fresh tomato topping for best texture,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)