CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, MOZZARELLA AND PESTO

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Make and share this Chicken Breast With Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella and Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ci-Ci

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups water
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 -6 leaves fresh basil
8 slices country bread
1/4 cup pesto sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, evenly sliced
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot about two-thirds full of water. Bring to a gentle simmer and add thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the poaching liquid and simmer until cooked through. Let the chicken cool in the liquid, then remove and slice about 1/4-inch thick. Brush chicken slices with olive oil and top with basil leaves.
  • Place 4 slices of bread on a cutting board. Layer the chicken slices evenly over each; spread with 1 tablespoon pesto. On the remaining 4 pieces of bread, place the roasted red pepper strips and sliced mozzarella. Toast all 8 slices of bread in a toaster oven until the cheese is melted and starting to bubble. Remove and top chicken and pesto bread slices with the bread holding the pepper strips and mozzarella.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 117.5, Sodium 1838, Carbohydrate 75.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 52.1

Ayaanjamac Ayaanjamac
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This dish was a little too complicated for me. I had to make a few substitutions and it didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The chicken was a little dry and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were a bit bland. The pesto sauce was also a little to


Haider g Haider g
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I'm not a fan of pesto, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked well and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The sauce was a little too strong for my taste, but it was still good.


As Shamim
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The pesto sauce was also very flavorful.


Yin Adiza
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The pesto sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Pulane Bapela
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I had to add some extra seasoning to the chicken and the roasted red peppers. The mozzarella was also a bit bland. The pesto sauce was the only thing that had any flavor.


chioma peace
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I loved this dish! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The pesto sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


AK Sujon
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The pesto sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


gage Labrake
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This dish was a little too complicated for me. I had to make a few substitutions and it didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The chicken was a little dry and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were a bit bland. The pesto sauce was also a little to


EMMAH MSOFTY
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I'm not a fan of pesto, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked well and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The sauce was a little too strong for my taste, but it was still good.


Tiffany Freeman
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The pesto sauce was also very flavorful.


Aris Miller
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The pesto sauce was also very flavorful.


Kelechi Blessing
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. The chicken was cooked well, but it needed more seasoning. The roasted red peppers and mozzarella were also a bit bland. The pesto sauce was the only thing that had any flavor.


jawad ahmad TV
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was cooked well and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella added a lot of flavor. The pesto sauce was also very tasty.


Sam Allen (Sodien)
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The pesto sauce was a nice addition.


Chimlee Livingstone
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella add a nice pop of flavor. The pesto sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


CHUNKY MONKEY FRIENDS1273
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This recipe is a keeper! I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and this one is definitely a winner. The roasted red peppers and mozzarella add a nice touch of flavor and the pesto sauce is just delicious.


shanny mom of 4
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I made this for dinner last night and it was amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella were melted and gooey. The pesto sauce added a nice pop of flavor.


Md Amdad Ullah
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the roasted red peppers and mozzarella added a delicious touch. The pesto sauce was the perfect finishing touch.