Pesto Caprese Chicken in Foil
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup pesto, homemade or store-bought
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
- ¼ cup basil leaves, chiffonade
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2
Cut four sheets of foil, about 12-inches long. Add chicken to the center of each foil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 3
Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet. Top chicken with pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella.
Step 4
Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.
Step 5
Place foil packets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.*
Step 6
Served immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
*Cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken.
