This cheesy chicken bake combines tender chicken breasts with a rich pesto cream sauce and layers of melty mozzarella and Parmesan for a hearty, one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Place chicken in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Mix pesto, cream, and cream cheese until fairly smooth.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken evenly.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes, until cheese is golden and chicken is cooked through.
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Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra browning.
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Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with basil if desired.