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Good things come in small packages... and this main dish is no exception!

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(17 Ratings)

17 Ratings

5 spoons 53%

4 spoons 18%

3 spoons 18%

2 spoons

1 spoons

Member Reviews (9)

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PREP TIME
15 Min
TOTAL TIME
40 Min
SERVINGS
4

4: boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)

8: roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices

4: small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1/2: cup basil pesto

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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.
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.
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 centers of thickest pieces are cut. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of packet; fold back foil.

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Expert Tips

Instead of using foil packets, try the new heavy-duty foil bags made especially for grilling.

Pesto is a sauce made of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts and grated cheese. A variety of pesto flavors is now available, and you may want to experiment with one of them in this recipe.

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 330

(Calories from Fat 180 ),

Total Fat 20 g

(Saturated Fat 4 g,

Cholesterol 80 mg;
Sodium 350 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 10 g

(Dietary Fiber 3 g,

Protein 31 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 36.00%;
Vitamin C 26.00%;
Calcium 16.00%;
Iron 14.00%;

Exchanges:

2 Vegetable;
4 Very Lean Meat;
3 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 6/4/2010 5:11:26 PM REPORT ABUSE sestar017 said:

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This was SO GOOD!!!! I added more pesto, added some Italian style cheese before grilling. It was wonderful, even my two year old loved it!! I will deff. make this again.

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Posted 5/5/2010 6:23:45 PM REPORT ABUSE Jackie3072 said:

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This was very good and super easy. The vegetables were very bland. I had to salt and pepper my meal. Next time I will season the vegetables before grilling.

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Posted 6/1/2009 11:50:21 AM REPORT ABUSE DeeKare said:

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Recipe was quick and easy. I used store bought pesto which was not very good. I am going to try this agian with fresh home made basil. Hopfully homemade pesto will add more flavor. I also added mushrooms and green/red bell peppers.

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