Recipe: Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken

Since I LOVE to bake and cook, I’ve decided I would like to try and post a new recipe daily. I love
sharing recipes, so I think it’ll be fun! And since I enjoy health and fitness, I’m going to try to keep
it healthy. I Have a sweet tooth that I cure occasionally, so I’ll defiantly be throwing some sweet treats
your way.

So I make this chicken quite a bit because my family LOVES it. It’s super simple to make as well.

Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken   

INGREDIENTS :

3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
4-6 Tablespoons Prepared Pesto (I make homemade. Recipe will be below)
1-2 Roma Tomatoes
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated (you can use fresh mozzarella or the shredded kind)

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS:

Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the pesto on top of chicken breasts

Slice tomatoes and lay on top of each chicken breast

Sprinkle with cheese

Bake at 400F for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is done

Enjoy!

Homemade Pesto

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

1/2 cup freshly grated Romano and/or Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup pine nuts

3 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

Put basil leaves and pine nuts into food processor and pulse

Add the garlic and Parmesan/Romano cheese and pulse again

Scrape down the sides of the food processor

While food processor is running, slowly add olive oil.

Occasionally stop to scrape down the sides of food processor.

Once mixed, and some salt and pepper.

March 18, 2015March 18, 2015 by saranicole Tags: chicken, family, fitness, food, foodie, healthy eating, Recipe, yummy 2 Comments