The sumptuous Parmesan Pesto Galore Chicken Bake, fills your home with the tantalizing scents of fresh basil and melted mozzarella. Tender and moist chicken cutlets are marinated in homemade pesto, then baked with juicy tomato slices and delicious whole-milk mozzarella to crispy, bubbly perfection. ...
Combine fresh basil, grated parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, coarsely chopped garlic, and salt in a food processor and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and position the rack in the top third of the oven.
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Arrange the chicken cutlets in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray.
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Marinate the chicken with the homemade pesto sauce, salt, and ground pepper. Let it sit for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Place tomato slices on top of the marinated chicken. Sprinkle the shredded whole-milk mozzarella evenly over the chicken.
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Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese has turned a deliciously light brown, bubbly color.
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Immediately garnish the baked chicken with thinly sliced fresh basil and lightly toasted pine nuts before serving.