Chicken Breast With Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella and Pesto

Name: Chicken Breast With Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella and Pesto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 slices country bread; 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 4 leaves fresh basil; 227 grams fresh mozzarella cheese, evenly sliced; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 59 milliliters pesto sauce; 198 grams roasted red peppers; 4 servings salt and pepper; 454 grams boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 liters water

Chicken Breast With Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarellan and Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 582 calories, 44g of protein, and 30g of fat. Head to the store and pick up roasted peppers, pesto sauce, basil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1 Fill a large pot about two-thirds full of water. Bring to a gentle simmer and add thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Rosemary

Thyme

Water

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Pot

Place the chicken in the poaching liquid and simmer until cooked through.

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Whole Chicken

Let the chicken cool in the liquid, then remove and slice about 1/4-inch thick.

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Whole Chicken

Brush chicken slices with olive oil and top with basil leaves.2

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Fresh Basil

Olive Oil

Whole Chicken

Place 4 slices of bread on a cutting board.

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Bread

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Layer the chicken slices evenly over each; spread with 1 tablespoon pesto. On the remaining 4 pieces of bread, place the roasted red pepper strips and sliced mozzarella. Toast all 8 slices of bread in a toaster oven until the cheese is melted and starting to bubble.

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Roasted Red Peppers