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seared chicken breasts topped with green pesto, tomato, and melted mozzarella in a wide horizontal shot, in a skillet with fresh basil leaves, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Basil Pesto Chicken Breast

Melted mozzarella cheese with basil pesto sauce is served with pan fried chicken raw.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the chicken in olive oil 3 minutes per side in an oven-safe skillet.
  3. Spread pesto over each breast and top with a tomato slice and mozzarella.
  4. Transfer to the oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Rest a few minutes before serving.