Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup basil pesto
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by combining it with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill each chicken breast for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of mozzarella on each chicken breast to melt.
- In another bowl, mix cherry tomatoes with lemon juice and thinly sliced basil.
- Assemble the dish by topping each chicken breast with pesto and the tomato mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg