CREAMY LEMON-PESTO CHICKEN

Creamy Lemon-Pesto Chicken image

Provided by gailanng

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk (can use 2%)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning (can sub any zesty lemon rub or mix)
12 ounces uncooked linguine (can sub other pasta)
2 plum tomatoes or 2 roma tomatoes
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf

Steps:

Combine butter and flour; whisk until smooth. Add lemon zest, milk and garlic to butter mixture; whisk well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-4 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 60 seconds. Add pesto; mix well.
Season chicken with rub. Grill chicken for 12-15 minutes, or until done (165 degrees).
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set pasta aside and keep warm.
Seed and dice tomatoes. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta; garnish with tomatoes and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.9, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 163, Sodium 231.8, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 61.6