Chicken and red pesto melts
Published: November 15, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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Serves 2
Easy
Total time: 20 mins
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With only 20 minutes until melty cheesy goodness, this comforting but low calorie recipe is a great idea for a satisfyingly quick and easy mid-week meal for two
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Try this comforting recipe for chicken and red pesto melts, then also check out our chicken parmigiana for more cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Nutrition
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2 chicken breasts
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olive oil
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4 tbsp red pesto
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from a jar 2 large roasted red peppers
sliced
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125g ball mozzarella
sliced
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a few leaves basil
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to serve salad
Nutrition: per serving
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kcal438
low
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fat26.5g
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saturates10.8g
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carbs5.2g
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sugars1.5g
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fibre1g
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protein44.1g
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salt1.4g
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Method
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step 1
Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting in half horizontally (but not all the way through) and opening up like a book. Lay clingfilm over the top and gently bash until they are a similar thickness all over.
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step 2
Heat a non-stick frying pan to hot then lightly oil and season the chicken and add to the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
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step 3
Lift onto a baking tray then spread the pesto over each breast. Add a couple of slices of pepper and top with the mozzarella. Season.
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step 4
Slide under a hot grill and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Finish with some fresh basil and serve with salad.
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