Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to less than 1 inch thickness); salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ((OR ½ teaspoon dried oregano + ¼ teaspoon dried basil + ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)); 4 slices mozzarella cheese; ½ cup basil pesto; ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ cup packed basil leaves (very thinly sliced); cracked black pepper

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Grilled Chicken Margherita - Creme De La Crumb

Easy, healthy grilled chicken margherita topped with melted mozzarella cheese, pesto, and tomato basil garnish. A tasty 30 minute meal you'll love!

Rezept

Main Course

Zubereitungszeit ca. 30 MinutenVorbereitung ca. 10 MinutenKochzeit ca. 20 Minuten

Zutaten:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to less than 1 inch thickness)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ((OR ½ teaspoon dried oregano + ¼ teaspoon dried basil + ¼ teaspoon dried thyme))
4 slices mozzarella cheese
½ cup basil pesto
½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup packed basil leaves (very thinly sliced)
cracked black pepper

Arbeitsschritte:

In a large bowl combine chicken, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic power, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine.
Grill chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook another minute or so until melted.
Toss tomatoes, lemon juice, and basil together. Top each chicken breast with about 3 tablespoons pesto, a scoop of tomatoes, and some freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.