Inspired by the aromatic flavours of a classic Caprese salad, these bowls bring together juicy chicken, fresh mozzarella, and ripe tomatoes. A creamy pesto dressing ties it all together, while protein-packed chickpeas make it a satisfying, wholesome meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavour, this bowl is Italian-inspired goodness in every bite.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
chicken breast 2 (sliced)
green pesto 80 g
Greek yoghurt 60 g
mozzarella cheese ball 125 g (drained)
cherry tomatoes 200 g (halved)
bell pepper 1 (sliced)
chickpeas 800 g (drained)
fresh basil 1 handful (torn)
Method
Cook the chicken
Thinly slice the chicken.
Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan on a medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 8 - 10 minutes, until it is cooked through and golden brown.
Prep the rest of the ingredients
Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the bowl. Drain and shred the mozzarella into small pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and roughly chop the bell pepper.
Drain the chickpeas, then in a large bowl mix them together with the tomatoes, mozzarella,bell pepper, salt and pepper and a generous glug of olive oil.
Coat the chicken in the dressing
Make the dressing by mixing together the pesto and yoghurt then season to taste.
When the chicken is cooked, toss it in the pesto dressing.
Plate up
Plate up the chickpea and vegetable mix then top with the pesto chicken and torn basil leaves. Enjoy!