Sometimes its been nice to kind of go back through recipes I’ve made for ideas. Since we have chicken all the time, and even though my family would love it if I made my home made chicken tenders all the time, its nice to kind of switch things up!
I actually got this recipe from my local Dominick’s grocery store, so easy to make on a weeknight!
4 boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp. black pepper, salt
1/2 cup of pesto sauce
1/2 cup of Perlini fresh mozzarella balls (these are at the deli counter)
1/2 cup sliced fire roasted red peppers
Using a sharp knife, cut each chicken breast lengthwise almost all the way through, taking care to avoid cutting through to the other side. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the pesto inside each pocket, then fill each with 1/4 of the mozzarella balls and 1/4 of the roasted red pepper slices. Rub remaining pesto over exterior of chicken to coat lightly.
The original directions have you grill this for 15 minutes total, turning half way. I cooked it on a skillet coated lightly with canola oil.
Each chicken breast is 414 calories, 20 fat and .6 fiber. Have this with a light side salad and its a perfect summer dinner.
What’s your favorite chicken dish?
I agree it’s great to go back. A lot of times I forget about a winner!
Favorite chicken dish?? I loved my chicken caesar salad and I like chicken parmesan. Other than that I think I usually just cut it up or use the thin sliced breasts and saute in a pan with spices and olive oil.
My favorite chicken? Like it grilled with lots of herbs and garlic. The chicken that you feature sounds yummie…will definitely try it.
Chicken Divan.
This pesto chicken sounds awesome! My favorite chicken dish would have to be chicken kabobs with grilled veggies and chicken saltimbocca. MMMM!
I have two favorite chicken dishes (both on my site): coq au vin (but incredibly time consuming) and Parmesan Chicken, which we have at least once a week. I love your chicken here, and so will my daughter. Thanks.
Man that sounds so good!! My favorite chicken dish is chicken and dumplings, but I am a southerner… this sounds amazing, though!!!