Pesto Chicken Skewers
4 portions
25mI didn't realize how easy it was to make skewers like this in the oven. They turn out great, but for a little extra char feel free to use the grill! The pesto and tomatoes are a tasty combo.
What you will need
2 chicken breast
3 oz pesto
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
8oz bell pepper blend, optional
5.5oz Rice pilaf box
1 tbsp olive oil
2 3/4 cup water
(Nutritional facts 119 calories, 5.74 g fat, 12.1 g carbohydrates, 4.99 g protein, 9 mg cholesterol, 269 mg sodium)How to cook
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Portion all ingredients.
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Add water and oil according to package instructions, bring to a boil.
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Add the seasoning packet and rice pilaf and stir. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Set oven to 450 degrees
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Cut the chicken into about one inch cubes.
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Stir in the pesto so that it coats the chunks of chicken.
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Alternate chicken and tomatoes on the metal skewers.
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Use the rest of the chicken to fill 4 skewers.
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Line a pan with foil for easy cleanup. Lay the skewers on the pan and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
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Broil for 3 minutes on high
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Stir the peppers into the pilaf and cover again and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
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Take the chicken out of the oven.
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