Eating low carb doesn’t mean that what you eat has to be low on flavor. With this flavor-rich, action-packed Cream Cheese Pesto Chicken Bake, you will never know what you are missing… and actually, you won’t be missing anything at all! The chicken is drenched in enough smooth, creamy cheesy goodness to hold your interest, while being respectful of your dietary wishes. You can rest easy knowing that this dish is sinfully decadent and is enough to tame your inner longings, keeping your previous eating habits and waistline satisfied. Keep this super flavorful and healthy Cream Cheese Pesto Chicken Bake on repeat to help accomplish all of your new or old resolutions. There’s nothing low-key about it!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup store-bought basil pesto
- 3-4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, plus more to taste, shredded
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4-6 basil leaves, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and the basil pesto together.
Step 4 –Lay the chicken breasts flat into the prepared baking dish and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the top.
Step 5 –Sprinkle the chicken with the cheese.
Step 6 –Bake, uncovered, until the chicken breasts’ internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 30-45 minutes.
Step 7 –Garnish the chicken with the tomatoes and the basil.
Step 8 –Serve.
