PESTO-CHICKEN PACKETS

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Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 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

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place 1 chicken breast half, 2 sliced tomatoes and 1 sliced zucchini on 1 side of each of 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, 18 12 inches. Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto over chicken mixture. Fold other half of foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making a tight 1/2-inch fold fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion. Repeat folding to seal each side.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 foil packets on plates. To serve, cut a large X across top of packet fold back foil.1 Serving: Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 180) Fat 20g (Saturated 4g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 330mg Carbohydrate 10g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 31g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 26% Calcium 14% Iron 14%Diet Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1 1/2 FatBetty's TipInstead of making your own foil packets, try the new heavy-duty foil bags made especially for grilling.

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