Steps to Make Ultimate Basil Pesto & Mozarella Chicken Thighs

Hey everyone, it is me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe site. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, basil pesto & mozarella chicken thighs. One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

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To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook basil pesto & mozarella chicken thighs using 10 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Basil Pesto & Mozarella Chicken Thighs:

1. Prepare 1 jar basic Marinara Sauce
2. Get 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
3. Make ready to taste Salt and Pepper
4. Take 1 jar Basil Pesto
5. Get 4 Tomatoes, sliced
6. Prepare 1 (8 oz) package sliced Mozarella
7. Get Italian Seasoning
8. Make ready Parmesan Cheese
9. Make ready Handful fresh Basil, shredded
10. Make ready 32 oz Angel Hair Pasta

Steps to make Basil Pesto & Mozarella Chicken Thighs:

1. Preheat Oven to 350°F
2. Pour marinara in a 13"x9" baking dish.
3. Place chicken thighs in the baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Spread pesto on each chicken thigh
5. Cover them with tomatoes, and sprinkle with salt and pepper
6. Place Mozzarella slices on top of tomatoes and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
8. 10 minutes before they finish, start your water or instant pot for the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
9. Toss pasta with fresh basil
10. Remove chicken from oven (don't forget to shut it off).
11. Drizzle the pan juices over the pasta and serve with the chicken. Enjoy!
12. NOTES* Do not skip out on the fresh basil, or the Mozarella. I even suggest getting some fresh tomatoes from your local farmers market. These items really make the dish *Pop*. If the Mozarella starts getting over cooked, cover with a piece of foil.

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