Pesto Chicken Bake with Marinara and Mozzarella
Ingredients
The chicken
-
2
pounds
boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
-
to taste
Salt and pepper
The sauce
-
¼ to ½
cup
pesto
-
4
cups
marinara sauce
The cheese
-
8
slices
thick mozzarella cheese or freshly grated mozzarella cheese, about 1 to 2 cups
For serving
-
Hot cooked noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish.
- Dry the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the chicken with pesto in the baking dish until evenly coated.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and top with mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve over hot, cooked noodles if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
364
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
10g
Total protein
43g
Sodium
1362mg
Cholesterol
127mg
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