Memorial Day is right around the corner and if you’re hosting you should be in full menu planning mode. Keeping the menu simple is key to feeling like a guest at your own party. Choose recipes with few ingredients that are simple to prepare. So you’re not a slave to the grill, have a mix of recipes for the grill and recipes that can be prepared ahead of time. This grilled chicken recipe has only 4 ingredients, but looks – and tastes – impressive. Prepared pesto gives this recipe a big flavor punch and makes it easy for you to get dinner on the table in no time.
Recipe developed for Beemster
Grilled Pesto Chicken with Gouda & Roasted Red Pepper
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Course:
Main Course
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 3 tablespoons refrigerated prepared pesto divided
- 4 ounces roasted red pepper about 3/4 cup
- 4 ounces Beemster Paradiso Gouda thinly sliced
Instructions
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Coat chicken all over with 2 tablespoons pesto. Grill chicken 12 minutes, turning once and brushing with remaining pesto until thoroughly cooked.
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Top each piece of chicken with roasted peppers and Beemster. Grill 2 minutes or until Beemster is melted.
Recipe Notes
Tip: If you're not a fan of roasted peppers, used sliced tomatoes instead. Tastes just as delicious, especially when they're summer Jersey tomatoes.
Serving suggestion: Serve on Italian rolls for a hearty sandwich.
My new favorite refrigerated pesto is Rana Basil Pesto. While it’s nice to make your own, there’s really no need since this pesto tastes as good as home-made. I keep it in the fridge for a quick flavor boost in everything from pizza to pasta.
If you can’t find Rana, Buitoni is a good second choice.
are a perfect first course or accompaniment to the Pesto Chicken
