Description
Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines tender chicken breasts with fresh basil pesto and sweet roasted tomatoes, creating a flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the basil pesto evenly over the chicken breasts.
- In a separate bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes are blistered.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in pesto for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with tomatoes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken, Roasted Tomatoes, Italian Cuisine, Healthy Dinner