Sheet Pan Chicken with Mozzarella, Pesto, and Broccoli

Sheet Pan Chicken with Mozzarella, Pesto, and Broccoli
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    125

Transform simple ingredients into a vibrant and effortless weeknight meal. Juicy chicken breasts are blanketed with fragrant pesto, creamy mozzarella, and sweet tomatoes, all roasted alongside tender, perfectly seasoned broccoli on a single sheet pan. This dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    5 g
  • Cholesterol
    82 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    762 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a large sheet pan with cooking spray or olive oil. (2 minutes)

02

Step
3 mins

Season the chicken breasts generously with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared sheet pan. (3 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

Spread approximately 1.5 tablespoons of pesto over each chicken breast, ensuring an even coating. Top with the thinly sliced Roma tomatoes and then sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese. (5 minutes)

04

Step
5 mins

In a medium bowl, toss the broccoli florets with the extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Scatter the broccoli around the chicken breasts on the baking sheet. (5 minutes)

05

Step
20 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until the broccoli is tender and slightly browned, and the chicken is cooked through, approximately 15-20 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) using an instant-read thermometer. (20 minutes)

06

Step

Let the sheet pan chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in pesto for 30 minutes prior to baking.
Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Feel free to substitute other vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus.
To prevent the broccoli from burning, you can add it to the sheet pan halfway through the cooking time.
If you don't have Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes halved work well.

Darron Altenwerth

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 41 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Luis Greenholt

    I've made this several times, and it's always a hit. Thank you for the recipe!

  • Dixie Rohan

    I added some red pepper flakes for a little kick. Great recipe!

  • Kirsten Howe

    This was so easy and delicious! My family loved it, even my picky eater.

  • Lonny Borer

    The pesto and mozzarella combo is amazing. Will definitely make this again.

  • Noble Swaniawski

    I used frozen broccoli, and it worked just fine. A real time-saver!

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