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Pesto Caprese Chicken in Foil
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Pesto Caprese Chicken in Foil

Dinner has never been easier with these foil packets - simple wrap and bake. SO EASY! And the leftovers taste even better!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 2 Roma tomato sliced
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 4 slices, fresh
  • ¼ cup basil chiffonade, leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cut four sheets of foil, about 12-inches long. Add chicken to the center of each foil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet. Top chicken with pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella.
  4. Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.
  5. Place foil packets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.*
  6. Served immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.

Notes

  • *Cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken.