Chicken Breast with Pesto and Mozzarella

Chicken Breast with Pesto and Mozzarella

30 min

Three layers on one cutlet: pesto, a round of tomato and mozzarella. The cheese melts and runs down the sides while the pesto keeps the meat juicy.

Ingredients

4 servings
Chicken breast(sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets)600 g
Pesto4 tbsp
Tomato(sliced into rounds)2 pcs
Mozzarella(sliced)250 g
Red onion(sliced into rings)1 pcs
Olive oil1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Ground black pepper0.5 tsp
Chicken seasoning1 tsp

Instructions

1
Lay the cutlets in the basket in a single layer, season with salt, pepper and the chicken seasoning.
2
Brush each piece with pesto and scatter red onion rings over the top.
3
Set a round of tomato and a slice of mozzarella on every piece.
4
Cook at 180 °C (356 °F) for 18 minutes — until the cheese has melted and browned in patches.
5
Serve straight away, while the mozzarella still pulls.