Impressive Baked Pesto Chicken

ByPatti Tucker December 28, 2015December 19, 2015 December 19, 2015

Prepare yourselves to witness one of the most flavorful and easy meals you can make.

Ready?

Let's go!

(NOTE: I saw this recipe on a video, which I can no longer find, so if you know it...SHARE IT!)

What you'll need:

8 chicken bone-in thighs or breasts

Pesto

1 large or 2 medium sliced tomatoes

Grated cheese (any type that suits your fancy)

Assemble:

Place chicken, skin up (you can also use skinless chicken), in a well-buttered 9 x 13 pan. Smother with pesto:

Layer tomatoes on top of pesto:

Optional step: cover with Parmesan cheese:

Generously cover tomatoes with grated cheese (I used a mixture of Cheddar and Monterrey) and place in a 400° oven, uncovered:

Bake at 400° for 50-60 minutes if using bone-in chicken pieces or 40 minutes for boneless. Chicken is done when internal chicken temp reaches 165°.

Oh, momma! The cheese makes a crispy topping and the chicken is tender and flavorful.

We decided upon first bite that this is a new favorite recipe.

The great thing is you can easily make this for a large crowd. The presentation is impressive and the taste sophisticated...like us! (~snort~)

Whacha waiting on?

Get to impressin'!

Get to sophisticatin'!

Happy Pesto Chickening, y'all!

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