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Italian Chicken Caprese with Pesto Pasta
This recipe takes you to the heart of Italy! The delicious combination of juicy chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, sweet tomato, and homemade pesto make this dish a delight for the taste buds. The fragrant basil and garlic give it that characteristic Italian touch. Perfect for a cozy evening with friends or family!
Prep time
45 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 ball of mozzarella
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 250 grams of fresh basil
- 50 grams of pine nuts
- 100 grams of Parmesan cheese
- 500 grams of whole wheat pasta
- Olive oil
- Pepper
- Salt
Nutrition facts
kcal
650
protein
45g
fat
25g
carbs
60g
Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- 2 Season the chicken breasts with pepper and salt and place them in an oven dish.
- 3 Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and place them on top of the chicken breasts.
- 4 Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet and blend them together with the basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of olive oil in a food processor to make a creamy pesto.
- 5 Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- 6 Mix the pasta with the pesto.
- 7 Place the oven dish in the oven and bake the chicken breasts for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- 8 Serve the chicken caprese with the pesto pasta. Buon appetito!
