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20) Pesto Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb 700 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan optional
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss tomatoes with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and place on a baking sheet.
  2. Rub chicken with salt and pepper; spread pesto over tops of each piece.
  3. Arrange pesto-topped chicken beside tomatoes on the sheet. Roast 15–18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and tomatoes blister.
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil, let rest 3 minutes, then serve.