Servings 4-6
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Skill Level Easy

Ingredients

  • 4 fresh, boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • ½ cup (125 mL) basil pesto
  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 2 cups (500 ml) grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) balsamic glaze
  • 6-8 cups fresh mixed greens

How to make it

  1. Preheat the oven to broil.
  2. Lightly oil an oven-proof pan and heat to medium-high on the stovetop.
  3. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  4. Cook chicken until cooked through, 6-8 mins per side.
  5. Reduce heat, and top each chicken with 2 Tbsp pesto and fresh mozzarella.
  6. Broil chicken in the oven for another 2-3 mins until the cheese is bubbling and melted.
  7. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, salt, pepper and half fresh basil.
  8. Remove chicken breast from pan and plate. Top with tomatoes, balsamic glaze and basil garnish. Serve warm with crusty garlic bread and fresh, mixed greens.
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Ingredients

  • 4 fresh, boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • ½ cup (125 mL) basil pesto
  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 2 cups (500 ml) grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) balsamic glaze
  • 6-8 cups fresh mixed greens