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Poultry
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Cheesy pesto chicken
4
20 min
This recipe reminds me of pizza and I love anything that reminds me of pizza!
Ingredients
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 chicken breasts 
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 tbsp pesto (or vegan pesto)
  • 6 tbsp mozzarella 
  • About 300g vegetables (I used asparagus and broccoli) 
  • About 200g baby tomatoes 
  • 1/2 cup torn basil 
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or granules 
  • 4-6 tbsp balsamic vinegar 
  • (4 more tbsp mozzarella if you like to go on top) 
Needed kitchenware
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Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 200c.
2.
Butterfly the chicken by cutting it longways and opening it up to get one thin piece.
3.
Spread the pesto and cheese and then close the chicken back up like a sandwich.
4.
Season with salt and pepper.
5.
Using an oven safe pan, heat the olive oil over medium high and then add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 5 mins.
6.
Add in all the other ingredients and allow to cook for another couple of minutes.
7.
Throw it in the oven for about 12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Tip
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Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
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