Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs
Deliciously juicy baked chicken thighs with pesto, cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Prepare a baking dish by placing the chicken thighs skin side up and spreading the pesto over the top.
- Add the cherry tomatoes around the chicken thighs.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- Melt the mozzarella cheese over the chicken for the last 5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs well with a fresh salad or crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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