Chicken, Tomato And Pesto Tart Recipe

Name: Chicken, Tomato And Pesto Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cashews; 1 oz arugula; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 None lemon, grated zest; 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated; 1/2 cup olive oil + 2 tbsp; 1/3 cup fresh basil, leaves picked from stems; 14 oz chicken breast, cut into strips; 9 oz ready-made puff pastry; 9 oz hot peppers; 4 tbsp cream cheese; 9 oz cherry tomatoes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cashews
1 oz arugula
2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
1 None lemon, grated zest
1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
1/2 cup olive oil + 2 tbsp
1/3 cup fresh basil, leaves picked from stems
14 oz chicken breast, cut into strips
9 oz ready-made puff pastry
9 oz hot peppers
4 tbsp cream cheese
9 oz cherry tomatoes

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Heat a frying pan and toast the cashews until golden brown. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
2
To make the pesto, place the cashews in a food processor with the arugula, garlic, lemon zest, 1/3 cup cheese and 1/2 cup oil. Reserve a few basil leaves for garnish and add the remainder to the food processor. Season with salt and black pepper and puree.
3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken, turning, until browned all over. Season with salt and black pepper, remove from the pan and allow to cool.
4
Line a 9 inch diameter quiche pan with the pastry, pinching around the edge with your fingers so that the pastry is slightly wavy. Spread with 3 tbsp pesto, then add 2/3 of the chicken strips.
5
Mix the peppers, cream cheese, tomatoes and remaining chicken and spoon into the tart shell. Top with the remaining pesto and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35 mins. Allow to cool slightly, then remove from the pan and garnish with the remaining basil.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cashews, 1 oz arugula, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped, 1 None lemon, grated zest, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Tomato And Pesto Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chicken, Tomato And Pesto Tart

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