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Chicken Margherita Bursting with Fresh Flavors

Name: Chicken Margherita Bursting with Fresh Flavors
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 31 min
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 medium chicken breasts; ½ teaspoon table salt; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 4 thin slices of ripe tomatoes; ½ cup basil pesto; ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Experience the robust flavors of Italy with this easy-to-prepare Chicken Margherita that is perfect for weeknight dinners. Enjoy juicy chicken breasts marinated in fresh, herbaceous pesto, topped with succulent tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese, and aromatic basil. All made in one skillet, the dish...

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31 min

TOTAL TIME

494

CALORIES

$1.98

PER SERVING

Chicken Margherita Bursting with Fresh Flavors

Ingredients

11 INGREDIENTS

4 SERVINGS

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

4 medium chicken breasts

1/2 tsp table salt

1 tsp fresh rosemary

finely chopped

4 slices ripe tomatoes

1/2 cup basil pesto

1/4 cup fresh basil

finely chopped

1/2 tsp ground pepper

Directions

CHICKEN PREP

15 min

PREP TIME

16 min

COOK TIME

31 min

TOTAL TIME

Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and mix in garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate.

Pour pesto over chicken breasts and mix until fully coated. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

COOKING

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 7 minutes each side until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.

TOPPING

Turn off the heat. Lay tomato slices over chicken breasts and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over top.

BAKING

Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

PRESENTATION

Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving. Bon appétit!

Health Info

Macros

CARBS

38g

FAT

46g