Tomato Pesto Chicken With Peach Salsa Recipes

PESTO BAKED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• MARINATE: Add all the ingredients except the chicken breasts into a zip-top bag along with 1 teaspoon of sea salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Seal the bag and shake until combined. Add the chicken, seal, and massage so the chicken is covered in marinade; set aside for 10-15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF.
• PESTO PAN SAUCE: Add all the ingredients except the cheese to an oven-safe baking dish, along with a big pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine. Move the tomatoes around the edges and place the chicken in the center.
• BAKE: Bake uncovered for 18-25 minute (mine took 22 mins) or until the chicken is almost cooked through (how long it takes will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts you use.) Add the cheese on top of the chicken and place the baking dish in the oven under the broiler just long enough for the cheese to melt. Top with additional chopped basil or even parsley would work. Serve with crusty bread, pasta, rice, cauli-rice or steamed veggies on the side.

PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Pat chicken breast cutlets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. (Boneless skinless chicken breasts can be used, simply cut them in half horizontally so that you have thinner pieces. Watch the video to see how I do this).
• In large cast iron skillet, heat a little bit of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp) until shimmering but not smoking in a cast iron skillet. Add chicken to the heated skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning over once. Remove from the skillet and set aside for now.
• If needed, add a little bit more extra virgin olive oil to the skillet. Add zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and grape tomatoes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes or so, tossing occasionally, until the veggies have softened.
• In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix together the basil pesto and cream.
• Add the chicken back to the skillet. Pour the pesto and cream mixture in. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for a minute or so.
• Remove the skillet from the heat, add lemon juice and lemon zest. Add pine nuts and fresh basil for garnish. Serve hot with your favorite grain or plain orzo pasta.

PEACH SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix first six ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring broth and 1/4 cup peach mixture to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Add remaining peach mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 7-9 minutes. Serve with rice.

CHICKEN WITH PEACH-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• For salsa, in a small bowl, combine peaches, avocado, red pepper, onion, basil, lime juice, hot sauce, lime zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 5 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 165°, about 7-9 minutes longer. Serve with salsa.

TOMATO PESTO CHICKEN WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• In bowl cover tomatoes with boiling water and soak for 10 minutes.
• Drain and put in food processor.
• Add basil,garlic, and oil and process until finely mixed.
• Place in large bowl, add chicken and turn to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
• Peach Salsa: Combine ingredients and set aside.
• Preheat greased grill to medium and cook for about 6 min.
• per side or until no longer pink Serve with salsa.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Rub chicken breast with olive oil and vinegar, then rub brown sugar onto the chicken until you've got a nice glaze coat.
• Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side; be careful not to let the brown sugar stick to the grill. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• While the chicken is cooking, combine peaches, tomato, grapes, onion, lemon juice, and honey in a bowl; mix thoroughly.
• Dice the cooked chicken and serve on top of the salsa.

PEACH & TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Peel, pit, and chop peaches, and mix with lime juice.
• Peel and chop fresh tomatoes to measure 4 cups (If using canned diced tomatoes, drain excess juice before measuring).
• Combine all fresh fruits and vegetables in a large stainless steel pot. Add vinegar, honey,cilantro, cayenne, and crushed red pepper. ( Do not add canned vegetables yet).
• Bring mixture to boil over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add any canned vegetables, and cook for 3 more minutes. .Continue frequent stirring.
• Turn heat to simmer.
• Ladle salsa into hot sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rim with clean cloth or napkin. Top with new sterilized lid. Screw on band tightly.
• Place jars in canning pot. Add water, making sure tops of lids are covered.
• Bring canner to boil, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove jars from canner, and place on towel in a cool spot.
• In about an hour, check to make sure that lids have sealed. Refrigerate or reprocess any that are not sealed.
• Allow to sit without moving for about 2 days.
• Label and store jars in a cool, dark place.