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Pesto Bruschetta Chicken

A deliciously fresh chicken dish topped with vibrant pesto and bruschetta, perfect for a summer meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pesto
  • 1 cup prepared pesto
Bruschetta Topping
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
Make the Bruschetta Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, spread a generous amount of pesto on each piece.
  2. Top with the bruschetta mixture and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  3. Place the assembled chicken on a baking sheet and return to the grill for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Serve
  1. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.

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