Chicken Breast with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes with Mozzarella Cheese

Chicken Breast with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes with Mozzarella Cheese

easy 35 minutes

pearl barley and Kalamata olives

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast
  • Multicolor Cherry Tomatoes
  • Mozzarella
  • Basil
  • Pearled Barley
  • Kalamata Olives
  • Basil Pesto

Necessary elements

Oven-safe pan, pot, bowl.

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1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Pour in the barley and cook for 20-23 minutes over medium-high heat until tender. Drain and set aside.

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2. Slice the olives. Chop the basil. On a separate board, cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise.

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3. In an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.

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4. In the same pan, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Lightly mash with the back of a wooden spoon and add the basil. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spread the pesto on the chicken breasts and add the cheese. Cook in the oven for 6-7 minutes.

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5. In a bowl, mix the barley with the olives with a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

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6. Serve the chicken with the tomatoes and barley. You can also let the children help themselves to their fill to develop their autonomy. Bon appétit!