Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Red Pesto Oven Baked Chicken, a dish that brings Italian charm right to your dinner table. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a rich red pesto and cream sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan wonder is easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it an instant hit with family and friends. Serve it alongside pasta, rice, or fresh salad for a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup red pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian herbs.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine red pesto and heavy cream over medium heat; stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg