Griddled Chicken with Pesto

A delicious and healthy dish featuring grilled chicken served with flavorful pesto.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Chicken

4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless

Pesto

1 cup pesto sauce store-bought or homemade

Seasoning

to taste salt
to taste pepper

Method

Prepare the Chicken

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Preheat the griddle over medium-high heat.

Cook the Chicken

Place the chicken breasts on the griddle and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.

Serve

Remove the chicken from the griddle and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve with pesto sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad or grilled vegetables.

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