Cheesy Pesto Chicken Bake (Print)

Juicy chicken breasts topped with a creamy pesto cheese blend and baked to perfection - a simple, flavorful low-carb dinner option.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 3-4 chicken breasts (about 700g)

02 - 225g cream cheese, softened

03 - 80ml basil pesto (store-bought)

04 - 100g shredded mozzarella cheese

05 - 75g cherry tomatoes, halved

06 - 4-6 fresh basil leaves, chopped

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a large baking dish.

02 - In a bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese and basil pesto until smooth.

03 - Arrange chicken breasts flat in the greased baking dish and evenly spread the cream cheese pesto mixture over the top.

04 - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.

05 - Bake uncovered in the center rack for 30-45 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

06 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh halved cherry tomatoes and chopped basil before serving.

01 - This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly meal, or with pasta for those not following a low-carb diet.

02 - Giovanni Rana brand pesto is recommended for optimal flavor.