Pesto Bruschetta Baked Chicken Recipes

PESTO BRUSCHETTA BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
• 2. If chicken breasts are large, slice in half and spread each half with a heaping tablespoon of pesto and roll. If not large, slice a pocket into the breast, spread the pesto in pocket and place in baking dish; repeat until all breasts have pesto and are in dish.
• 3. Cover dish with foil and bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.
• 4. Meanwhile, place chopped onion and tomatoes in a bowl, add in dried or fresh basil, stir well.
• 5. Spoon a little of the pan drippings over chicken; place a half slice of provolone on top of chicken, spoon on 2-3 spoonfuls of tomato mixture. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve hot with a salad and fruit.
• 6. Nutritional Info: per serving Calories: 379 Total Fat: 13.8g/ Sat. Fat: 3.2g Cholesterol: 158mg Sodium: 857mg Total Carbs: 2.9g/ Dietary Fiber: 0.8g/ Sugars: 2.0g Protein: 59.6g

PESTO CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon garlic.
• Add 4 slices bread; cook over medium-high heat, turning once 5 to 7 minutes or until toasted.
• Remove from pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; repeat with remaining bread slices.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup asiago cheese on bread.
• In same skillet, combine pesto, and pepper. Add chicken, coating with pesto.
• Cook over meiudm high heat, turning once 8-10 minutes or until chicken is brown. Place 3 slices mozzerella cheese on each bread slice; top with tomatoe slice.
• Slice chicken pieces in half horizontally; place on tomato. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.