Pesto Chicken Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 (1 oz) slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups (15.78 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 6 cup (6.36 oz) fresh baby spinach
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Pesto Ingredients
- 2 cups packed basil leaves
- 40 pine nut kernels
- 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp water
Directions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375.
Add all of the pesto ingredients into a blender. Drizzle some water to loosen it up as needed. Season with salt & pepper.
Pre-heat the nonstick pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side and set aside.
Add one slice of cheese on top of each chicken breast.
Bakes the chicken in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside to rest.
In a bowl, combine the spinach, cherry tomatoes, and pesto. Season with salt & pepper. Toss well.
Add Spinach mixture to the top of each chicken breast and serve.
Makes 4 servings: Per serving 1 Leaner 1 Healthy Fat 3 Greens 3 Condiments
