Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Bring out a 9 inch by 13 inch oven safe plate and pour tow thirds of the marinara sauce at the bottom of the plate. Set aside.

Step 3

Preheat a cast iron grill pan (or any skillet of your choice) over medium heat and add in the olive oil.

Step 4

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and dried oregano on both sides.

Step 5

When the pan is ready, sear the chicken on one side for 3 minutes and then flip it and sear it for an extra 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium low and flip the chicken one last time,and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the chicken onto the marinara sauce in the oven safe plate.

Step 7

Place a teaspoon of nut free basil pesto on top of each chicken breast and spread it on the entire piece of chicken and then place 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on top of each chicken breast ( or more to your taste) making sure to cover the entire surface.

Step 8

Sprinkle the cheeses on top ( about 1/4 cup of cheese in total per chicken piece).

Step 9

Place the plate in the oven and bake for 15-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken absorbs much of the marinara flavour.