Healthy Grilled Chicken Parmesan

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 4 Chicken breasts (about 2 pounds, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried

• Condiments

  • 4 tsp Basil pesto
  • 1 batch Quick homemade marinara sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Found on twopurplefigs.com

Description

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ( about 2 pounds)
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 batch of quick homemade marinara sauce
• 4 teaspoons of basil pesto
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Bring out a 9 inch by 13 inch oven safe plate and pour tow thirds of the marinara sauce at the bottom of the plate. Set aside.
• Preheat a cast iron grill pan (or any skillet of your choice) over medium heat and add in the olive oil.
• Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and dried oregano on both sides.
• When the pan is ready, sear the chicken on one side for 3 minutes and then flip it and sear it for an extra 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium low and flip the chicken one last time,and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
• Remove the chicken onto the marinara sauce in the oven safe plate.
• Place a teaspoon of nut free basil pesto on top of each chicken breast and spread it on the entire piece of chicken and then place 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on top of each chicken breast ( or more to your taste) making sure to cover the entire surface.
• Sprinkle the cheeses on top ( about ¼ cup of cheese in total per chicken piece).
• Place the plate in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken absorbs much of the marinara flavour.