CHICKEN MANCHEGO

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Provided by gailanng

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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5 ounces manchego cheese or 1 cup manchego cheese
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

Steps:

Dice cheese and red peppers into small bite-size pieces.
Zest/grate lemon peel (no white).
Combine cheese, red peppers, lemon zest, almonds, 3 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper; let stand 15-20 minutes for flavors to blend.
Preheat grill pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with lemon pepper (wash hands). Place chicken in pan; grill 4-5 minutes on each side or until 165 degrees.
Slice chicken; top with cheese mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.5, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 127.1, Sodium 761.1, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 42.4