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Tuscan Chicken And Peppers

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This Italian main features Olive oil, Prepared pesto, Salt -- to taste, Ground black pepper -- to taste, Green bell pepper. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 306.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Italian main features Olive oil, Prepared pesto, Salt -- to taste, Ground black pepper -- to taste, Green bell pepper. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Prepared pesto
  • Salt -- to taste
  • Ground black pepper -- to taste
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper
  • Seeded and quartered
  • 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
  • Seeded and quartered
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper
  • Seeded and quartered
  • 1 package Italian seasoned boneless chicken breasts
  • About 1 pound
  • 4 slices Italian bread
Directions
  1. 1
    Prepare outdoor grill for cooking, or preheat broiler.
  2. 2
    In small bowl, combine oil, pesto, salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Divide pesto mixture, reserving half.
  4. 4
    Coat peppers with pesto mixture.
  5. 5
    Grill over medium-hot coals, or broil chicken and peppers 5 to 6 inches from
  6. 6
    heat , until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, turning two or three times.
  7. 7
    Spread remainder of pesto mixture on bread slices.
  8. 8
    Toast lightly on edge of grill or broiler.
  9. 9
    Serve chicken with bread.
  10. 10
    Gail Shermeyer

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 306.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1g13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 53.1mg18%
Sodium 97702.1mg4071%
Total Carbohydrate 37.0g13%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g38%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 26.5g53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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