Name: Caprese Chicken Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; ½ cup basil pesto; 1 ½ cups whole cherry tomatoes; 4 oz dry orzo, cooked; ½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp garlic salt; ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)

AuthorNutriWiseDifficultyBeginner

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

½ cup basil pesto

1 ½ cups whole cherry tomatoes

4 oz dry orzo, cooked

½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

½ tsp salt

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp garlic salt

½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Toss chicken with pesto, salt, garlic powder, garlic salt, and red chili flakes in a

large bowl.

3. Transfer to a casserole dish, add whole cherry tomatoes, and spread evenly.

4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until chicken is nearly cooked through.

5. Remove from oven, stir in cooked orzo, and top with mozzarella.

6. Return to oven for another 7 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.

7. Serve hot and enjoy!

This Caprese Chicken Bake is an easy, high-protein meal with juicy whole cherry

tomatoes, fresh basil pesto, and melty mozzarella—all baked into one flavorful dish.

Minimal effort, maximum flavor!

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