Caprese Pesto Chicken
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Cut the chicken breasts in half to butterfly them, which helps them cook faster.
- 3Trim any tendons or gross stuff off the chicken.
- 4Transfer the chicken breasts to an oven-safe baking dish.
- 5Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 6Spread red pesto (made with sun-dried tomatoes) over the chicken.
- 7Slice some tomatoes.
- 8Season the sliced tomatoes with salt.
- 9Add a layer of sliced tomatoes on top of the pesto chicken.
- 10Add fresh basil leaves on top of the tomatoes.
- 11Add fresh mozzarella on top of the basil.
- 12Add more cheese, a combination of mozzarella and provolone, on top.
- 13Add a little more seasoning.
- 14Top with dry oregano.
- 15Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the dish.
- 16Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, uncovered.
- 17Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 35 minutes.
- 18After baking, turn the oven to broil (high broil).
- 19Broil for 4 minutes until the cheese is golden and delicious.
- 20Serve the chicken and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 thirds of a jar Red pesto
- Tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Fresh mozzarella
- Mozzarella and Provolone cheese combo
- Dry oregano
- Balsamic vinegar
Equipment
OvenKnifeCutting boardTongsOven safe baking dishMeat tenderizer (optional)
Tips
- Do not skip the pesto, as it gives amazing flavor.
- You can use either traditional basil pesto or red pesto.
- If you like thinner chicken, you can pound it out with a meat tenderizer.
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