Chicken Margherita For One
This Chicken Margherita is made with a baked chicken breast topped with pesto, cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella. It’s finished with a simple lemon garlic sauce for a fresh, flavorful touch.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil -divided
- 1 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- ½ cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 ounce shredded mozzarella cheese
For The Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly coat the bottom of a small baking dish with ¼ teaspoon olive oil. Place the chicken breast in the dish.
- Spread pesto over the chicken, scatter tomatoes around it, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Top with mozzarella and bake for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Lemon Garlic Sauce: Melt butter in a small skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and parsley, then cook for 1 minute more. Spoon the sauce over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- Taste Before Adding Salt: Pesto and cheese can be salty, so wait to add extra salt until after tasting.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley add the best flavor—use them if you can.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 382mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Calcium: 48mg
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