Basil Pesto & Mozarella Chicken Thighs
This is very similar to another recipe I have published here. This steps it up a notch and is even better!
Basil Pesto & Mozarella Chicken Thighs
This is very similar to another recipe I have published here. This steps it up a notch and is even better!
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat Oven to 350°F
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Pour marinara in a 13"x9" baking dish.
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Place chicken thighs in the baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 4
Spread pesto on each chicken thigh
- 5
Cover them with tomatoes, and sprinkle with salt and pepper
- 6
Place Mozzarella slices on top of tomatoes and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
- 8
10 minutes before they finish, start your water or instant pot for the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- 9
Toss pasta with fresh basil
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Remove chicken from oven (don't forget to shut it off).
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Drizzle the pan juices over the pasta and serve with the chicken. Enjoy!
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*NOTES** Do not skip out on the fresh basil, or the Mozarella. I even suggest getting some fresh tomatoes from your local farmers market. These items really make the dish *Pop*. If the Mozarella starts getting over cooked, cover with a piece of foil.
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