Name: Cheesy Italian Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 3 tbsp. olive oil (divided) -; 1/2 c. prepared pesto -; 1 tomato, sliced -; 4 slices mozzarella -; 4 basil leaves -; 3/4 lb. spaghetti, cooked -; Juice of 1 lemon -; 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan -

Recipe information

Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Cheesy Italian Chicken

1. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts -

2. Kosher salt -

3. Freshly ground black pepper -

4. 3 tbsp. olive oil (divided) -

5. 1/2 c. prepared pesto -

6. 1 tomato, sliced -

7. 4 slices mozzarella -

8. 4 basil leaves -

9. 3/4 lb. spaghetti, cooked -

10. Juice of 1 lemon -

11. 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan -

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Italian Chicken

1. Stage

Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Stage

Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Sear until the chicken is golden on one side, about 6 minutes.

3. Stage

Flip chicken and spoon about 2 tablespoons of pesto over each chicken breast. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes to sear the other side, then top each serving with cheese and a slice of tomato. Cover the pan and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes more depending on the size of your chicken breasts.

4. Stage

While the chicken is cooking, toss pasta with lemon juice, remaining olive oil and Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Stage

Serve chicken over pasta. Sprinkle each tomato slice with salt and pepper garnish with a basil leaf. Spoon leftover pesto sauce on top, if desired.