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Grilled Pesto Chicken Packs

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4
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Good things come in small packages... and this main dish is no exception!
Created Aug 1, 2012
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 lb/625 g)
  • 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch/1.25 cm slices
  • 4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch/1.25 cm slices
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) basil pesto

Steps

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    1
    Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place 1 chicken breast half, 2 sliced tomatoes and 1 sliced zucchini on one side of four 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto over chicken mixture on each sheet.
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    2
    Fold foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
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    3
    Cover and grill packets 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centres of thickest pieces are cut. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of packet; fold back foil.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Did You Know? : Pesto is a sauce made of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts and grated cheese. A variety of pesto flavours is now available, and you may want to experiment with one of them in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

330 Calories, 20g Total Fat, 31g Protein, 10g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 Servings
Calories
330
Total Fat
20g
Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
80mg
Sodium
350mg
Total Carbs
10g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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