Easy Pesto Bruschetta Chicken
A delightful grilled chicken dish topped with fresh basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and creamy burrata, perfect for warm summer evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat up your grill and drizzle olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Prepare the toppings by combining cherry tomatoes and roasted red peppers in a bowl.
- Melt the burrata into pieces for assembly.
- Assemble the dish by topping the grilled chicken with pesto, the tomato mixture, and burrata pieces.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
This dish is gluten-free and can be adapted to suit various dietary preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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