Basil Pesto Chicken Recipe
Prosciutto di Parma roasted chicken, melted mozzarella, baby arugula, sliced Roma tomatoes, basil pesto, and focaccia.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Vegetables
Sauce
Bread
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Prepare Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Wrap Chicken
Place 2 slices of Prosciutto di Parma on each seasoned chicken breast, ensuring they cover the chicken evenly.
- 4
Roast Chicken
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the prosciutto is crispy.
Assembly
- 5
Add Cheese
During the last 5 minutes of the roasting time, place slices of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- 6
Prepare Focaccia
While the chicken is finishing, slice the focaccia bread into halves and toast lightly if desired.
- 7
Prepare Vegetables
Slice the Roma tomatoes into thin rounds and wash the baby arugula.
- 8
Spread Pesto
Spread 2 tablespoons of basil pesto on each piece of focaccia.
- 9
Assemble Sandwich
Once the chicken is done, place one chicken breast on each piece of focaccia. Top with sliced Roma tomatoes and baby arugula.
- 10
Serve
Top with additional basil pesto if desired, place the other half of the focaccia on top, and serve immediately.
