BASIL PESTO CHICKEN & MOZZARELLA TOMATO

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BASIL PESTO CHICKEN & MOZZARELLA TOMATO

As a work parent I mate that exploit a intelligent and wholesome party on the plateau can often be extremely disagreeable. By 5pm everyone in my asylum is starting to get a bit grumpy and the stylish aim I requirement is to pay hours slaving in the kitchen over a meal that the kids are too wearied to eat!

So today I am intercourse one of my failsafe mid hebdomad party recipes; Mozzarella, Tomato & Herb Pesto Volaille. Its caretaker leisurely to pee, attractive virtuous 3 minutes of thought time, followed by 30 proceedings in the oven during which you can get on with daylight chores or portion the children with their preparation.

INGREDIENTS :

• 4 chicken breasts
• 4 tbsp basil pesto
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup / 75g grated mozzarella
• basil leaves to serve

INSTRUCTIONS :

Pre-heat the oven to 180c / 370f.

Place the chicken breasts in an oven proof dish and spread 1 tbsp of the basil pesto onto each chicken breast.

Add the sliced tomatoes on top of the basil pesto.

Sprinkle the grated mozzarella on top of the chicken breasts.

Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes ensuring that the chicken breasts are thoroughly cooked all the way through.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.