Mozzarella Pesto Chicken Bake: Easy Comfort Food for Any Night
A delicious and easy recipe for Mozzarella Pesto Chicken Bake that is perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the chicken mixture.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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