Baking tray
Chicken Breast with Basil Pesto and Courgette Bake
Chicken breasts smothered in vibrant basil pesto and roasted on a tray with sliced courgette and cherry tomatoes until tender and fragrant. A simple Italian-inspired bake ready in under 35 minutes.
4.7 (3)
- Prep
- 8min
- Cook
- 24min
- Total
- 32min
- Serves
- 4
Shared by One Pan kitchen
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp green basil pesto
- 2 courgettes, sliced into rounds
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 50g pine nuts
- Salt and black pepper to season
- Fresh basil leaves, to serve
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3 reviews
- Alice C.
Love the pine nuts in this — they toast beautifully and add great crunch.
3 Apr 2026
- Tom D.
Very easy and very tasty. Great for a quick healthy weeknight meal.
26 Mar 2026
- Francesca B.
Such a fresh and vibrant dinner. The pesto keeps the chicken wonderfully juicy.
18 Mar 2026
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