Mary Berry's chicken with pesto, Taleggio, and roas

Name: Mary Berry's chicken with pesto, Taleggio, and roasted tomatoes recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinless boneless chicken breasts; 1 pinch salt and freshly gound black pepper; 175 g (6.2oz) Taleggio cheese (straight from the fridge), cut into small cubes; 3 tbsp pesto; 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil; 3 tbsp full-fat cream cheese; 50 g (1.8oz) fresh breadcrumbs; 1 pinch of paprika; 400 g (14.1oz) cherry tomatoes on the vine; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

6 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 pinch salt and freshly gound black pepper
175 g (6.2oz) Taleggio cheese (straight from the fridge), cut into small cubes
3 tbsp pesto
2 tbsp freshly chopped basil
3 tbsp full-fat cream cheese
50 g (1.8oz) fresh breadcrumbs
1 pinch of paprika
400 g (14.1oz) cherry tomatoes on the vine
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1
Preheat the oven to 220C (200C fan/425F/Gas 7).
2
Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in an ovenproof dish or roasting tin and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3
Mix the Taleggio, pesto, basil, and cream cheese in a bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4
Spoon on to the chicken breasts, spreading the mixture out to cover them completely.
5
Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and dust with a little paprika.
6
Bake for 20 minutes, then arrange the tomatoes around the chicken, pour the oil and vinegar over them, and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes or until the chicken is just cooked through.
7
Be careful not to overcook it.
8
To serve, arrange a chicken breast on each plate with a few tomatoes, then spoon over some of the juices from the dish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 skinless boneless chicken breasts, 1 pinch salt and freshly gound black pepper, 175 g (6.2oz) Taleggio cheese (straight from the fridge), cut into small cubes, 3 tbsp pesto, and more.

Yes, Mary Berry's chicken with pesto, Taleggio, and roasted tomatoes recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mary Berry's chicken with pesto, Taleggio, and roasted tomatoes recipe

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