Pesto Chicken Recipe
pesto sauce, grilled chicken, mozzarella, bruschetta tomatoes, grated parmesan, basil, toasted pine nuts
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Ingredients
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Pesto Sauce
Chicken and Toppings
Method
Pesto Sauce Preparation
- 1
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
- 3
Add Olive Oil
While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- 4
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste, blending again to incorporate.
Chicken Preparation
- 5
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 6
Season Chicken
Season the boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 7
Grill Chicken
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 8
Add Pesto
During the last 2 minutes of grilling, spread a generous amount of the prepared pesto sauce over each chicken breast.
- 9
Melt Mozzarella
Top each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese, closing the grill lid to allow it to melt.
Assembly
- 10
Prepare Bruschetta
In a bowl, combine the bruschetta tomatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 11
Serve Chicken
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- 12
Top with Bruschetta
Top each chicken breast with the bruschetta mixture, grated parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
- 13
Garnish
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
