Chicken Pesto Stacks Recipe

Name: Chicken Pesto Stacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons prepared pesto; 3 tablespoons water; 1 sweet onion large, cut crosswise into 4 slices; 2 yellow peppers medium, each cut into quarters; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves medium; salt; pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 slices fresh mozzarella; 1 tomato cut into 4 slices

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons prepared pesto
3 tablespoons water
1 sweet onion large, cut crosswise into 4 slices
2 yellow peppers medium, each cut into quarters
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves medium
salt
pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 slices fresh mozzarella
1 tomato cut into 4 slices

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["1. Preheat broiler. In small bowl, mix pesto with water. Spray 15 1/2"" by 10 1/2"" jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange onion slices on pan; brush onion slices with 2 tablespoons pesto mixture. Place pan in oven 6 inches away from heat source; broil onion 5 minutes. Arrange peppers on pan with onion; broil 12 to 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender, turning vegetables over halfway through cooking.", "2. Meanwhile, with meat mallet, pound chicken (placed between 2 sheets plastic wrap) to an even 1/2-inch thickness; season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.", "3. In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium until hot. Add chicken and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on both sides, turning over once.", "4. Top chicken in pan with mozzarella slices; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts and chicken is no longer pink throughout.", "5. To serve, on each of 4 dinner plates, place 1 slice onion, 2 slices pepper, 1 slice tomato, and 1 piece chicken and mozzarella; drizzle with pesto mixture."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons prepared pesto, 3 tablespoons water, 1 sweet onion large, cut crosswise into 4 slices, 2 yellow peppers medium, each cut into quarters, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pesto Stacks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Pesto Stacks

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