Italian Chicken with Basil Pesto & Grape Tomatoes: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Italian Chicken with Basil Pesto & Grape Tomatoes features tender chicken breasts topped with vibrant basil pesto and sweet roasted grape tomatoes, delivering fresh, bold Italian flavors in an easy one-pan recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over each chicken breast. Scatter halved grape tomatoes around chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internal temperature.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over chicken and tomatoes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Add zucchini slices or spinach for extra vegetables.
Substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or mozzarella.
Use fresh oregano or thyme instead of basil for variation.
Add red pepper flakes or chili powder for heat.
Recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with tomatoes
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
