Description
Creamy pesto chicken and broccoli bake is a delightful weeknight dinner that combines juicy chicken breasts with fresh broccoli, all enveloped in a rich pesto cream sauce. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal that is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- Scatter the broccoli florets over the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together the pesto sauce and heavy cream until smooth; pour over the chicken and broccoli.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg