Grilled Chicken Margherita (Olive Garden Copycat)
This grilled chicken margherita is the perfect 30-minute Olive Garden copycat topped with melted mozzarella, juicy tomatoes and basil pesto.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 470kcal
Equipment
- Magic Bullet blender for blending the pesto
- Glass meal prep bowls for storing leftovers
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken cutlets
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 head broccoli chopped into florets
Quick basil pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp each salt & pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt & pepper, then heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken once oil is hot, then cook for 5 minutes per side.
- While the chicken cooks, add basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic and salt & pepper to a small blender like a Magic Bullet or use an immersion blender in a bowl to make the pesto.
- Add broccoli florets to a large bowl filled with water and microwave for 8 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- When the chicken is done cooking, add 2 tbsp of grated mozzarella to each cutlet then place a large lid overtop of the skillet for about 2 minutes so the cheese melts. In the meantime, slice the cherry tomatoes into quarters.
- Add chicken cutlets to 4 plates and divide broccoli among each plate. Top chicken with cherry tomatoes and pesto, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Add the pesto and tomatoes fresh before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep pesto separate for best results.
Reheat chicken and broccoli in the microwave for 1–2 minutes or in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 1527mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2126IU | Vitamin C: 157mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 3mg