Cheesy Pesto Chicken
This Cheesy Pesto Chicken is creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein. It combines juicy chicken breasts with light cream cheese, pesto, and sautéed cherry tomatoes for a dish that feels indulgent but stays on the lighter side.
Servings: 4
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts thin
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- ⅓ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease large baking dish.
- In a large, greased skillet, grill each chicken breast for 5 minutes. Flip and grill on the other side for about 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is grilling, mix the softened cream cheese and basil pesto together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Transfer the grilled chicken breasts into your greased baking dish and evenly spread ¼ of the cream cheese pesto mixture over the top. (You can use less to go lighter on the calories!)
- Top each chicken breast with ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add sliced cherry tomatoes to the baking dish, placed around the chicken. You can add a light drizzle of olive oil to them if desired.
- Baking uncovered in the center rack of the oven for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Garnish with the sauteed cherry tomatoes and sliced basil and serve immediately!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 30g | Sodium: 690mg
