Pesto Chicken Caprese
This recipe for Pesto Chicken Caprese is perfect if you're looking for a quick and simple weeknight meal that is full of flavor, and healthy ingredients. With easy homemade pesto and fresh ingredients you can have dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 6 ounce chicken breast thinly sliced
- 3 tomatoes sliced
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese pre-sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 leaves basil for garnish
Pesto
- 1 cup spinach
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp walnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ lemon juiced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the pesto, combine the spinach, basil, walnuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified and set aside.
- Oil the grates to cook the chicken on an outdoor grill, and then preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and brush the chicken with olive oil. Grill the chicken on each side for 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°
- During the last few minutes of cooking, spoon some of the pesto onto each chicken breast, add a slice of tomato, and top with two pieces of mozzarella cheese. Close the lid to allow the cheese to become soft.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and add some chopped basil on top and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 43gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 806mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1027IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 1mg
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