Caprese Pesto Chicken

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. 4Cut the chicken breasts in half to butterfly them, which helps them cook faster.
  5. 5Cut the chicken breasts in half to butterfly them, which helps them cook faster.
  6. 6Cut the chicken breasts in half to butterfly them, which helps them cook faster.
  7. 7Trim any tendons or gross stuff off the chicken.
  8. 8Trim any tendons or gross stuff off the chicken.
  9. 9Trim any tendons or gross stuff off the chicken.
  10. 10Transfer the chicken breasts to an oven-safe baking dish.
  11. 11Transfer the chicken breasts to an oven-safe baking dish.
  12. 12Transfer the chicken breasts to an oven-safe baking dish.
  13. 13Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  14. 14Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  15. 15Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  16. 16Spread red pesto (made with sun-dried tomatoes) over the chicken.
  17. 17Spread red pesto (made with sun-dried tomatoes) over the chicken.
  18. 18Spread red pesto (made with sun-dried tomatoes) over the chicken.
  19. 19Slice some tomatoes.
  20. 20Slice some tomatoes.
  21. 21Slice some tomatoes.
  22. 22Season the sliced tomatoes with salt.
  23. 23Season the sliced tomatoes with salt.
  24. 24Season the sliced tomatoes with salt.
  25. 25Add a layer of sliced tomatoes on top of the pesto chicken.
  26. 26Add a layer of sliced tomatoes on top of the pesto chicken.
  27. 27Add a layer of sliced tomatoes on top of the pesto chicken.
  28. 28Add fresh basil leaves on top of the tomatoes.
  29. 29Add fresh basil leaves on top of the tomatoes.
  30. 30Add fresh basil leaves on top of the tomatoes.
  31. 31Add fresh mozzarella on top of the basil.
  32. 32Add fresh mozzarella on top of the basil.
  33. 33Add fresh mozzarella on top of the basil.
  34. 34Add more cheese, a combination of mozzarella and provolone, on top.
  35. 35Add more cheese, a combination of mozzarella and provolone, on top.
  36. 36Add more cheese, a combination of mozzarella and provolone, on top.
  37. 37Add a little more seasoning.
  38. 38Add a little more seasoning.
  39. 39Add a little more seasoning.
  40. 40Top with dry oregano.
  41. 41Top with dry oregano.
  42. 42Top with dry oregano.
  43. 43Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the dish.
  44. 44Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the dish.
  45. 45Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the dish.
  46. 46Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, uncovered.
  47. 47Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, uncovered.
  48. 48Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, uncovered.
  49. 49Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 35 minutes.
  50. 50Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 35 minutes.
  51. 51Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 35 minutes.
  52. 52After baking, turn the oven to broil (high broil).
  53. 53After baking, turn the oven to broil (high broil).
  54. 54After baking, turn the oven to broil (high broil).
  55. 55Broil for 4 minutes until the cheese is golden and delicious.
  56. 56Broil for 4 minutes until the cheese is golden and delicious.
  57. 57Broil for 4 minutes until the cheese is golden and delicious.
  58. 58Serve the chicken and enjoy.
  59. 59Serve the chicken and enjoy.
  60. 60Serve the chicken and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Chicken breast
  • 2 pieces Chicken breast
  • 2 pieces Chicken breast
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • 2 thirds of a jar Red pesto
  • 2 thirds of a jar Red pesto
  • 2 thirds of a jar Red pesto
  • Tomatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh mozzarella
  • Fresh mozzarella
  • Fresh mozzarella
  • Mozzarella and Provolone cheese combo
  • Mozzarella and Provolone cheese combo
  • Mozzarella and Provolone cheese combo
  • Dry oregano
  • Dry oregano
  • Dry oregano
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • 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.