Baked Chicken Pesto Caprese with Brown Rice & Green Beans

Delight in our Baked Chicken Pesto Caprese with Brown Rice & Green Beans—an effortless blend of flavors and textures. Succulent chicken breasts dressed in pesto, adorned with slices of ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, bake to perfection. As they cook, brown rice and green beans await, adding wholesome balance to the dish. It’s a culinary journey that promises simplicity and satisfaction, inviting you to savor each bite without worry about time.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 jar pesto
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
  • 2 vine ripe tomatoes, sliced thin
  • 1 packet microwave brown rice
  • 1 steamer bag green beans

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and rub with olive oil, salt and pepper. Top each chicken breast with a thin layer of pesto, followed by the sliced tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

During the last 10 minutes of cooking, microwave the brown rice and green beans. Serve chicken breasts with sides.

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:

Plant-based: Use pressed and drained, firm tofu slices instead of chicken. Use vegan cheese shreds instead of mozzarella. Use vegan pesto or homemade.

Add spice: Shake on some red pepper flakes while seasoning with salt and pepper.

Kid-friendly: Leave off the pesto and use marinara sauce instead.