Name: Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto Marinated Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto, divided; ¼ Cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ Cup lemon juice; 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds); 1 Medium summer squash, sliced into ¼-inch-thick slices; 1 Medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch-thick slices; 1 Red sweet pepper, cut into strips

Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto Marinated Chicken

43 minutes

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Ingredients

4 servings

1Jar Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto, divided

¼Cup extra virgin olive oil

¼Cup lemon juice

4Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)

1Medium summer squash, sliced into ¼-inch-thick slices

1Medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch-thick slices

1Red sweet pepper, cut into strips

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of the pesto, the olive oil, and the lemon juice. Pour mixture into a large zip-top plastic storage bag along with the chicken breasts; seal out excess air and turn bag to coat chicken breasts evenly. Marinade in the refrigerator overnight or at least 4 hours.

Step 2

An hour before grilling, toss the summer squash, zucchini, and sweet pepper in ¼ cup of the pesto to coat evenly; let stand at room temperature 1 hour to marinate.

Step 3

Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Grill chicken on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat 15 to 18 minutes or until done (165°F), turning and brushing with reserved marinade twice during grilling. Place pesto-coated vegetables in a grill basket and cook alongside the chicken during the last 8 minutes of grilling, stirring occasionally. Discard any remaining marinade.

Step 4

To serve, drizzle with remaining pesto.

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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