BAKED CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

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Make and share this Baked Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless chicken breasts, with or without skin
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil
2 tablespoons oil, from jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf
2 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500*F.
  • Line a 13x9" baking pan with foil; arrange chicken in the pan.
  • Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, 2 Tbsp.
  • of the oil, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pepper in a food processor; whirl until smooth.
  • Spread about half (around 1/4 cup) of the pesto over the chicken.
  • Bake about 15-20 minutes, or until juices run clear; remove pan from oven.
  • Heat the broiler.
  • Spread the remaining pesto over the chicken; broil 6" from heat for 3-5 minutes, or until browned.

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