Pesto Chicken Bake: An Easy Low-Carb Dinner Everyone Will Love!
A delicious low-carb dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes! Tender chicken breasts topped with garlic, pesto, juicy tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) chicken breast, cut into 4 cutlets*
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 4 tbsp pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Place chicken cutlets in a single layer in a baking dish. Lightly season with salt.
- Add toppings:
- Spread ½ tsp minced garlic over each cutlet.
- Top each with 1 tbsp pesto, spreading evenly.
- Add 2-3 tomato slices on top.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup mozzarella cheese over each cutlet.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and juices run clear.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
✔ Even cooking: If chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness or butterfly them.
✔ Extra flavor: Use homemade pesto (try my Sunflower Seed Basil Pesto) for a fresher taste.
✔ Crispier cheese: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a golden top.
✔ Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Calories: 558 kcal per serving
- Sodium: 428mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Cholesterol: 219mg