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TZ0624
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Think I might try this tonight...
Chicken with Pesto and Mozzarella Cheese
4 5 ounces each, skinless, boneless, skinless breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons store bought pesto
1 ounce skim milk mozzarella cheese, sliced into 8 thin strips
olive oil cooking spray
Preheat oven to 375F.
Cut a pocket in each breast, being careful not to cut thorough the chicken.
Place 1/4 teaspoon pesto in each pocket and add 2 thin slices of the cheese. Using toothpicks close the pockets and place on a baking sheet.
Continue the process until you have all 4 chicken breasts readied for the oven. Spread the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pesto on top of the chicken breasts and coat with cooking spray.
Bake the chicken for about 20 minutes until cooked through. Allow to set for 5 minutes, before serving. Remove the toothpicks before serving.
We'll see how it turns out!
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Posted 11/9/10 11:45 AM  |
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apples99
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
sounds good.. i have a 7454837594 packets of chicken breast in my freezer.. DH will only eat chicken breast.. and I'm tired of the same ol same ol..
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| Posted 11/9/10 11:50 AM |
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heathergirl
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Yum! I make a version of this recipe all the time!
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| Posted 11/9/10 11:56 AM |
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TZ0624
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Yea, I am tired of eating the same type of chicken (breaded chicken cutlet, chicken parm)...I figure I will try something different!
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| Posted 11/9/10 11:59 AM |
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heathergirl
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by TZ0624
Yea, I am tired of eating the same type of chicken (breaded chicken cutlet, chicken parm)...I figure I will try something different!
One thing I highly recommend is to make your own pesto...SO much better tasting and fresher and cheaper than what you buy in the store. SO easy to make and I won't ever go back to store bought pesto again.
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:21 PM |
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TZ0624
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
ITA! My mom made some pesto sauce and gave me a jar...so yummy!
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:24 PM |
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MRsFaTThead
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WHO GIVES A POO WHO GIVES A FUDGE !!
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by heathergirl
One thing I highly recommend is to make your own pesto...SO much better tasting and fresher and cheaper than what you buy in the store. SO easy to make and I won't ever go back to store bought pesto again.
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:33 PM |
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apples99
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by heathergirl
Posted by TZ0624
Yea, I am tired of eating the same type of chicken (breaded chicken cutlet, chicken parm)...I figure I will try something different!
One thing I highly recommend is to make your own pesto...SO much better tasting and fresher and cheaper than what you buy in the store. SO easy to make and I won't ever go back to store bought pesto again.
Must try then.. I usually bought it from this mom and pop store near my parents..
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:34 PM |
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TZ0624
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Yep, I will try tonight...hope it comes out good!
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:37 PM |
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heathergirl
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by ar31
Posted by heathergirl
Posted by TZ0624
Yea, I am tired of eating the same type of chicken (breaded chicken cutlet, chicken parm)...I figure I will try something different!
One thing I highly recommend is to make your own pesto...SO much better tasting and fresher and cheaper than what you buy in the store. SO easy to make and I won't ever go back to store bought pesto again.
Must try then.. I usually bought it from this mom and pop store near my parents..
I was astounded at how much better it tasted homemade. I used about 1 cup of basil leaves, 4 cloves of garlic, 1/4 of parm cheese, 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts and then streamed in the olive oil. I was eating it with a spoon  It was also nowhere near as oily as it is in the jar.
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:40 PM |
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apples99
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by heathergirl
Posted by ar31
Posted by heathergirl
Posted by TZ0624
Yea, I am tired of eating the same type of chicken (breaded chicken cutlet, chicken parm)...I figure I will try something different!
One thing I highly recommend is to make your own pesto...SO much better tasting and fresher and cheaper than what you buy in the store. SO easy to make and I won't ever go back to store bought pesto again.
Must try then.. I usually bought it from this mom and pop store near my parents..
I was astounded at how much better it tasted homemade. I used about 1 cup of basil leaves, 4 cloves of garlic, 1/4 of parm cheese, 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts and then streamed in the olive oil. I was eating it with a spoon It was also nowhere near as oily as it is in the jar.
no pine nuts?? omggg.. that's awesome.. i roasted pinenuts in a skillet once and I think I went overboard with it.. this about 3 years ago.. and I thought pesto always required pinenuts.. 
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:44 PM |
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Cheeks24
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by ar31
no pine nuts?? omggg.. that's awesome.. i roasted pinenuts in a skillet once and I think I went overboard with it.. this about 3 years ago.. and I thought pesto always required pinenuts..
Pesto comes from northern Italy and it's made there with pine nuts but you can substitute walnuts. Most of the cooking shows on TV use walnuts.
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:49 PM |
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apples99
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by Mici C
Posted by ar31
no pine nuts?? omggg.. that's awesome.. i roasted pinenuts in a skillet once and I think I went overboard with it.. this about 3 years ago.. and I thought pesto always required pinenuts..
Pesto comes from northern Italy and it's made there with pine nuts but you can substitute walnuts. Most of the cooking shows on TV use walnuts.
awesome!! thank you!!
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:52 PM |
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DrMeg
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by heathergirl
Posted by ar31
Posted by heathergirl
Posted by TZ0624
Yea, I am tired of eating the same type of chicken (breaded chicken cutlet, chicken parm)...I figure I will try something different!
One thing I highly recommend is to make your own pesto...SO much better tasting and fresher and cheaper than what you buy in the store. SO easy to make and I won't ever go back to store bought pesto again.
Must try then.. I usually bought it from this mom and pop store near my parents..
I was astounded at how much better it tasted homemade. I used about 1 cup of basil leaves, 4 cloves of garlic, 1/4 of parm cheese, 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts and then streamed in the olive oil. I was eating it with a spoon It was also nowhere near as oily as it is in the jar.
I make my own as well. I will usually make a bunch, and freeze the extra. You just have to be sure to lay saran wrap touching the top of the pesto so it doesn't oxidize and turn brown.
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| Posted 11/9/10 12:58 PM |
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heathergirl
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by ar31
Posted by heathergirl
Posted by ar31
Posted by heathergirl
Posted by TZ0624
Yea, I am tired of eating the same type of chicken (breaded chicken cutlet, chicken parm)...I figure I will try something different!
One thing I highly recommend is to make your own pesto...SO much better tasting and fresher and cheaper than what you buy in the store. SO easy to make and I won't ever go back to store bought pesto again.
Must try then.. I usually bought it from this mom and pop store near my parents..
I was astounded at how much better it tasted homemade. I used about 1 cup of basil leaves, 4 cloves of garlic, 1/4 of parm cheese, 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts and then streamed in the olive oil. I was eating it with a spoon It was also nowhere near as oily as it is in the jar.
no pine nuts?? omggg.. that's awesome.. i roasted pinenuts in a skillet once and I think I went overboard with it.. this about 3 years ago.. and I thought pesto always required pinenuts..
Yeah you can use ANY nut with pesto...and I prefer to use the walnuts for their omega fatty acid content over pine nuts.
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| Posted 11/9/10 1:01 PM |
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TZ0624
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Do you think I can still make this even though I have thinly sliced chicken breasts?
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| Posted 11/9/10 1:36 PM |
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apples99
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Posted by TZ0624
Do you think I can still make this even though I have thinly sliced chicken breasts?
imo, the thin ones might work best.. i'm not a fan of thick chicken breast, i pound mine silly
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| Posted 11/9/10 1:41 PM |
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TZ0624
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Same here!!
Ok..good!
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| Posted 11/9/10 1:45 PM |
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TZ0624
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
Well I made this last night and it was so yummy!!
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| Posted 11/10/10 9:18 AM |
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MrsBurtch525
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Re: Think I might try this tonight...
That sounds delicious, i might have to try that!
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| Posted 11/10/10 9:35 AM |
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