Another day, another delicious recipe from Alex Drummond!
The Pioneer Woman's daughter has been sharing so many fun weeknight dinner ideas on social media lately, like her slow-cooker tortilla soup, go-to healthy side dish, and crispy sweet potato fries. Alex's latest cooking creation is a "TikTok-inspired" recipe made with just three products from Trader Joe's. (She clarified that she is not sponsored by the grocery chain—she's just a big fan. 😂)
Here's the cast of characters: one package of pesto Genovese chicken breast, 12 ounces of marinated fresh mozzarella cheese, and one container of cherry tomatoes. Sounds easy enough!
Step 1: Place marinated pesto chicken in a baking dish.
Step 2: Add cherry tomatoes on top.
Step 3: Add mozzarella pearls.
Step 4: Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, then broil for an additional 5 minutes.
The finished product came out "so yummy!" However, there were a few things that Alex would do differently next time.
"I will say that it was pretty juicy (like lots of liquid in the pan) and I think that's because I got the marinated mozzarella balls and dumped the liquid in the pan too," Alex explained. "So if you make it maybe don't include the liquid from the mozz."
She also suggested pairing the dish with balsamic (although she's not a fan of the condiment herself) and said it would be "so good" with pasta or orzo.
What tweaks would you make to Alex's latest weeknight dinner? Share some tips in the comments!
