Baked Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:
  • 4 chicken fillets
  • 8 tbsp fresh basil pesto
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 120g Mozzarella, grated
  • 320g spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
Method:


  1. Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Grease a large baking dish with olive oil. Trim the chicken fillets and place them in the dish in a single layer.

  2. Spread one tablespoon of pesto over the top of each chicken fillet.

  3. Lay two tomato slices on top of each chicken fillet. Sprinkle over the grated Mozzarella.

  4. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked throughout.

  5. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to a boil over a high heat. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.

  6. Drain the spaghetti, reserving a little of the pasta cooking water. Return the spaghetti to the pan and add the remaining pesto and the Parmesan. Toss to coat, adding a splash of the cooking water if needed to loosen the sauce. Divide between serving bowls.

  7. Top the spaghetti with the Caprese chicken and serve.

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