Description
Get ready to fall in love with your new go-to weeknight dinner! Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken is everything a comforting meal should be—simple, flavorful, and satisfying. Juicy chicken breasts are topped with fragrant basil pesto, rich marinara, and gooey mozzarella, then baked to golden perfection. This dish hits all the right notes: easy dinner, quick prep, cheesy goodness, and Italian-inspired comfort. Perfect for busy evenings, family dinners, or meal prep. A must-try for anyone looking for great food ideas, healthy-ish indulgence, or easy dinner ideas that deliver big flavor fast.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup marinara sauce
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and spread marinara sauce in the bottom.
2. Lay the chicken breasts over the sauce and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Spoon pesto sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
4. Top with mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
5. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melt and flavor.
Don’t overbake the chicken—check at 25 minutes to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, baked chicken, pesto mozzarella chicken, healthy dinner, quick dinner, comfort food