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Cheesy Pesto Chicken

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-09-08 |23 Comments
Cheesy Pesto Chicken
Photo of Cheesy Pesto Chicken - finished dish

Cheesy Pesto Chicken

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

This Cheesy Pesto Chicken recipe brings juicy chicken, vibrant pesto, and melty cheese together in one easy, crowd-pleasing dinner everyone will love.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove the pan from heat.
  3. 3
    Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto over each chicken breast. Top with mozzarella and parmesan, and scatter cherry tomatoes around the chicken.
  4. 4
    Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbling and golden.
  5. 5
    Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!

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