Pesto chicken – cupboard kitchen

Pesto chicken

Preparation time:: 5 minutes Cook time:: 25 minutes Total time:: 30 minutes Portions:: 4

Chicken filled with pesto with fresh basil and cheese that is cooked until the chicken is cooked and the cheese is melted before garnishing with a fresh tomato garnish!

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ingredients

• 1 Book of boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 Basil pesto cup (link)
• 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup of amonggiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese), grated
• 2 cups of bruschetta tomato (see below) (optional)

instructions

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1. Place the chicken in a cooking dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Spread the pesto in the basil on the chicken before sprinkling on the cheeses.
3. Cook in a preheated oven 350F / 180C until the chicken is cooked (165F), about 25 to 35 minutes, before sprinkling on the basil and enjoying it!

Note: The cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken breasts; If you use large chicken breasts, it can take longer; Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches 165F. If the garnish seems to become too dark, cover with aluminum foil.
Option: Add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder with salt and pepper.
Option: Add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with salt and pepper.
Option: Add 8 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature; Spread on the chicken before garnishing the pesto.

Nutritional:: CALORIES 338,, 24g fat (6.6 g saturated,, Trans 0),, 207mg cholesterol,, Sodium 1026 mg,, Horn (1g fiber,, Sugars 1.3 g),, Protein 27g

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Tomato bruschetta

Preparation time:: 15 minutes Total time:: 15 minutes Portions:: 4

Fresh tomatoes mixed with garlic, onions, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and basil!

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ingredients

• 2 cups of tomatoes, seeds and diced
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped / grated
• 2 tablespoons of red onion, finely in dice
• 2 tablespoons of basil, in thin slices
• salt and pepper to taste

instructions

1. Mix everything well and possibly let it sit for an hour before enjoying it!

Nutritional:: CALORIES 52,, 3G fat (0.3 g saturated,, Trans 0),, Cholesterol 0,, Sodium 5 mg,, 4G carbohydrates (1g fiber,, 2G sugars),, Protein 0.8 g

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