Skinny chicken pesto bake

Ingredients for 4 servings

2 (16 oz total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and fresh pepper to taste
4 tsp Skinny Basil Pesto
1 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
6 tbsp (1.5 oz) shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese
2 tsp grated parmesan cheese

28 min · Easy

Directions

1. Wash chicken and dry with a paper towel. Slice chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season lightly with salt and fresh pepper.

2. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy clean-up.

3. Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet. Spread 1 tsp of skinny pesto over each piece of chicken.

4. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from oven; top with tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

5. To Grill: Grill chicken over medium flame on both sides until cooked through in the center. Lower flame, top chicken with tomatoes and cheese, and close grill until cheese melts.

main courses, chicken, mozzarella, pesto, tomato October 14, 2012 21:50

Author skinnytaste.com