Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake

Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake

Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake – low carb and gluten-free recipe.  It’s easy to make, and only one pan is needed.

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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts , boneless, skinless
• salt
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 2 tomatoes , sliced
• 8 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese , sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Place chicken breasts in a medium size casserole pan.
3. Sprinkle the chicken with salt. Top with minced garlic.
4. Spread basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast.
5. Add tomato slices on top.
6. Add thickly sliced fresh Mozzarella cheese on top.
7. Bake at 400 F in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of your breasts.
8. When serving, top each chicken breast with fresh chopped basil, and a fresh slice of tomato.  Pour the juices from the bottom of the casserole pan over pasta or rice.

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