Pesto Baked Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 700g chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup pesto
• mozzarella
• cherry tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• fresh herbs to finish

Instructions

1. 1Prepare Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. 2Add Pesto Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and spread pesto evenly over each piece.
3. 3Bake Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
4. 4Serve Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon any pan juices over the top and serve warm.