This is a recipe which appeared on Facebook this week. Several of us were interested in it. What we saw was a video showing 4 ingredients. I decided to try it for supper on Friday night. Couple of slight alterations - I did not have, and do not much like, basil pesto, and I didn't have any Mozzarella in house. There were no quantities given either but....
Tomato, Pesto Chicken with Cheese.
4 Chicken breasts
Place them in a casserole, in one layer.
Cover the chicken breasts with basil pesto, I used asparagus pesto which I make during asparagus season.
Slice Roma tomatoes and cover the chicken breasts with them.
Sprinkle with grated mozzarella - I used cheddar.
Place in a 400°F oven for 40 minutes.
I served it with sautéed snow peas and we both enjoyed it. Certainly a dish we shall be doing again.
Have a great weekend.
Tomato, Pesto Chicken with Cheese.
4 Chicken breasts
Place them in a casserole, in one layer.
Cover the chicken breasts with basil pesto, I used asparagus pesto which I make during asparagus season.
Slice Roma tomatoes and cover the chicken breasts with them.
Sprinkle with grated mozzarella - I used cheddar.
Place in a 400°F oven for 40 minutes.
I served it with sautéed snow peas and we both enjoyed it. Certainly a dish we shall be doing again.
Have a great weekend.
I'm loving all the suggestions of recipes you give Jo - that one sounds worth trying and I like the fact that it's so few ingredients.
ReplyDeleteThis was incredibly simple and good to eat Fil. We both thought it needed a little salt though and Matt, being a pepper freak, added pepper to his.
DeleteDoes pesto have to have nuts? I've never been a fan of the basil kind. My dad used to use pine nuts but I'm afraid to try it b/c of my nut allergy.
ReplyDeleteYour dad sounds like he was a very good cook JoJo. The basil pesto does contain pine nuts. The asparagus pesto calls for walnuts but I use pecans. Are you really allergic to all nuts or just to peanuts which aren't really nuts at all?
DeleteGreat to see your food.
ReplyDeleteI don't eat pine nuts but I will blitz my own basil and garlic for a yummy topping.
Hope you enjoy it Ivy. I must admit I liked the asparagus pesto version.
DeleteI do a kale one too. Really, I won't ever eat pine nuts but I will use cashews or other things I have about. I just chuck it in and blitz.
DeleteFun stuff.
Bought a new to me potato yesterday at the market. Named: Jersey White Sweet Potato. Three bucks for two big ones. A little high for my pocket but we'll give it a go and see how it cooks.
Asparagus from Peru still all over our stores. I had some awhile back and it was tasty. Not nearly as your farmer guys, but it did the job, health-wise.
Not sure I would like a kale one Ivy. I use pecans in pesto too.
DeleteNever heard of that potato. Maybe I will try some asparagus, not sure where it comes from, but I really don't like having to break off the ends.
This looks delicious, Jo! Lovely presentation, too. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was Linda and thank you.
DeleteLooks and sounds delicious. I love chicken and this recipe is right up my street (as the saying goes).
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
All the best Jan
We certainly enjoyed it Jan. I was a bit concerned it would dry out whilst cooking, but actually, quite the opposite.
DeleteAll the best to you too.
Hi human, Jo,
ReplyDeleteThat's a pawesome recipe! Especially the chicken and cheese part. Have a lovely rest of the weekend, my human friend.
Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,
Penny xx
But Penny, it's the pesto and tomato that makes the recipe different and delicious. Not really a doggy dish though although my Alsatians would have eaten it.
DeletePawsitive wishes and doggy kisses to you too.
This looks rather tasty. I am going to have to try it out.
ReplyDeleteHi Brandon, haven't seen you around for a while. Do try this dish, it's good.
DeleteI know I was on a bit of a hiatus, but I am back. I told my wife we are doing this Friday.
DeleteHope you enjoy it as much as we did Brandon
DeleteThat looks very good! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteIt was good Danielle. Do try it.
DeleteThis sounds yummy for my tummy:)
ReplyDeleteIt was yummy for our tummies Birgit.
DeleteI love basil pesto but the snow peas look like a snappy substitute! Yum. Cheesey goodness!
ReplyDeleteIi used pesto Pinky, just not basil pesto. The snow peas were a side. It was very good.
DeleteDelicious! Great presentation.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan.
DeleteSimple yet tasty! Been seeing this simple four item recipe a lot on Facebook and we're going to make this sometime this week.
ReplyDeleteAs yo say Stephen, simple yet tasty. Of course FB is where I got it from
DeleteYum, tonight's dinner, thanks.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Kooky Chic.
DeleteI'm totally hungry now!
ReplyDeleteIt's good Lisa.
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