
Chicken Breast with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes with Mozzarella Cheese
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.
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.
2. Slice the olives. Chop the basil. On a separate board, cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise.
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.
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.
5. In a bowl, mix the barley with the olives with a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
6. Serve the chicken with the tomatoes and barley. Bon appétit!