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Pesto Crusted Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a great dish that I usually serve when I have company. You can use any type of pesto but I prefer Sun Dried Tomato pesto, I have not tried any other kind. It gets rave reviews from my friends.
Ingredients:
1 (7 ounce) package pesto sauce
1/2 cup walnuts
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of (optional)
4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Blend pesto, walnuts, 2 Tbs lemon juice, 1 Tbs lemon peel (optional) in food processor until just combined.
3. Place chicken in pan and coat with full mixture then drizzle with the olive oil.
4. Bake 30-45 minutes.
5. This can be served over rice or pasta if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com