Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
  • 4 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • salt and pepper (for seasoning)
  • olive oil

Instruction

  • Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Once the pan is hot and add the tomatoes and saute until tender.
  • Remove to a plate.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat the pan with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over high heat until the oil shimmers and add the chicken.
  • Quickly turn the pan down to low heat and cook for about 6 minutes or until the meat is white from the bottom, halfway up the chicken.
  • Flip the chicken and cook an additional 4 minutes or until the chicken is white without any pink line running around the center of the chicken.
  • Top each breast with some pesto, the tomatoes and the cheese.
  • Place a lid over the pan and allow to finish cooking and the cheese melting.
  • Serve immediately.