EASY GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN
Easy Grilled Pesto Chicken is a quick and easy recipe to make for dinner! Perfect to pair the chicken with a salad, make them into kabobs, or with any of your favorite side dishes.
Provided by Eileen
Categories Main Course
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to 425 degrees. Brush the basil pesto evenly on each chicken breast. Be sure to put pesto on both sides of chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium, about 350 degrees, and place chicken on the grill. Cook about 5-6 minutes per side. Internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees.
- Let chicken rest about 5 minutes to let the juices settle. Slice and serve
- Preheat the oven to 375° degrees. Coat a medium-sized casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Brush the basil pesto evenly on each chicken breast. Be sure to put pesto on both sides of the chicken.
- Place chicken into the prepared casserole dish.
- Place in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken will be 165° when chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken with your favorite sides, enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cutlet, Calories 100 kcal, Protein 23 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 90 mg
GRILLED PESTO-MARINATED CHICKEN
This moist and flavorful chicken is as easy as it is satisfying! Perfect with a green salad, rice, or pasta.
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together pesto, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a 1-gallon resealable freezer bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill over indirect heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 772.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN DINNER
Steps:
- 1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat an 11x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2.In a medium bowl, mix together vegetable blend and 3 tsp. of pesto sauce. Spoon evenly into baking dish. Arrange frozen chicken breasts in single layer on top. Spread remaining 1 tsp. of pesto sauce over chicken breasts.
- 3.Bake uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes, or until heated through.
- 4.Meanwhile, prepare mashed potatoes according to package instructions. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook Gravy for 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- 5.To serve, divide prepared mashed potatoes and vegetable blend between 6 plates. Place 1 chicken breast on each plate and serve with warm gravy.
GRILLED CHICKEN MARGHERITA
Grilled marinated chicken, topped with melted mozzarella, pesto, and cherry tomatoes makes a delicious summer meal! Serve with rice or angel hair pasta.
Provided by France C
Categories BBQ & Grilled Chicken
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Gently pound chicken breasts into even thickness using the smooth side of a meat mallet, about 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over chicken, coat evenly, and marinate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Combine cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill with the lid closed for 4 minutes. Flip chicken and grill an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon of pesto, then top with cherry tomatoes. Close lid on grill and continue grilling until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Using a spatula, carefully remove chicken to a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 49.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 652.1 mg
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