Grilled Pesto Chicken Packets recipe

Good things come in small packages... and this main dish is no exception!

Makes: 4 servings

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)
8 Roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup basil pesto

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place 1 chicken breast half, 2 sliced tomatoes and 1 sliced zucchini on one side of four 18 x 12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto over chicken mixture on each sheet.

Fold foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.

Cover and grill packets 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of packet; fold back foil.

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 180 ); Total Fat 20 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 80 mg; Sodium 350 mg; Total Carbohydrate 10 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 31 g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 36 %; Vitamin C 26 %; Calcium 16 %; Iron 14 %

Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 3 Fat

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Time Saver: Instead of using foil packets, try the new heavy-duty foil bags made especially for grilling.

Did You Know...
Pesto is a sauce made of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts and grated cheese. A variety of pesto flavors is now available, and you may want to experiment with one of them in this recipe.

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