Mary Berry's chicken with pesto, Taleggio, and roasted tomatoes recipe Recipe

Name: Mary Berry's chicken with pesto, Taleggio, and roasted tomatoes recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 skinless boneless chicken breasts; 1 pinch salt and freshly gound black pepper; 175 g (6.2oz) Taleggio cheese (straight from the fridge), cut into small cubes; 3 tbsp pesto; 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil; 3 tbsp full-fat cream cheese; 50 g (1.8oz) fresh breadcrumbs; 1 pinch of paprika; 400 g (14.1oz) cherry tomatoes on the vine; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

6 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 pinch salt and freshly gound black pepper
175 g (6.2oz) Taleggio cheese (straight from the fridge), cut into small cubes
3 tbsp pesto
2 tbsp freshly chopped basil
3 tbsp full-fat cream cheese
50 g (1.8oz) fresh breadcrumbs
1 pinch of paprika
400 g (14.1oz) cherry tomatoes on the vine
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1
Preheat the oven to 220C (200C fan/425F/Gas 7).
2
Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in an ovenproof dish or roasting tin and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3
Mix the Taleggio, pesto, basil, and cream cheese in a bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4
Spoon on to the chicken breasts, spreading the mixture out to cover them completely.
5
Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and dust with a little paprika.
6
Bake for 20 minutes, then arrange the tomatoes around the chicken, pour the oil and vinegar over them, and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes or until the chicken is just cooked through.
7
Be careful not to overcook it.
8
To serve, arrange a chicken breast on each plate with a few tomatoes, then spoon over some of the juices from the dish.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 skinless boneless chicken breasts, 1 pinch salt and freshly gound black pepper, 175 g (6.2oz) Taleggio cheese (straight from the fridge), cut into small cubes, 3 tbsp pesto, and more.

Yes, Mary Berry's chicken with pesto, Taleggio, and roasted tomatoes recipe 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.

Mary Berry's chicken with pesto, Taleggio, and roasted tomatoes recipe

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