Main dishes

Chicken-Pesto Skewers

photo by:kraft

A great summer cook-out recipe. And it's fast, easy and fun to put together. It is also kid friendly put together recipe. My kids had fun putting them together while I did ...read more

posted by

spinach1948

on 6/25/2012

time

prep:

25 min

total:

25 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

1/3

cup KRAFT Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

cups tightly packed fresh basil

1/3

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

cups cherry tomatoes

Make It

HEAT grill to medium-high heat.

BLEND dressing, basil and cheese in blender until smooth. Toss 1/4 cup pesto with combined chicken and tomatoes. Refrigerate or freeze remaining 1/2 cup pesto for another use.

THREAD chicken and tomatoes alternately onto skewers.

GRILL 5 min. on each side or until chicken is done.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Creative Leftovers

Toss remaining 1/2 cup pesto with 1/2 lb. hot cooked pasta.

Note

If using wooden skewers, soak skewers in water for 30 min. before using to assemble kabobs to prevent them from burning on the grill.

How to Store Long-Stemmed Fresh Herbs

Place long-stemmed fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro and dill, in a tall glass with the stem ends down. Fill with an inch of cold water; make sure no leaves are under the water. Cover the leaves loosely with a plastic bag and refrigerate until ready to use, changing the water every 2 days. Herbs should stay vibrant and fresh for about 5 days.