GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUT PESTO

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Saw this on Everyday Italian, it looks soooo good and easy to make. Recipe from Giada De Laurentiis

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Spinach

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless chicken breasts
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 -2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/3 cup olive oil, plus
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan on medium high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill pan.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Combine the spinach, pine nuts, lemon juice, and lemon peel in a processor.
  • Lightly pulse.
  • With the machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup of the oil, blending until the mixture is creamy.
  • Add salt and pulse.
  • Put half of the pesto into ice cube trays and store in the freezer for future use.
  • Transfer the rest of the spinach mixture to a medium bowl.
  • Stir in the Parmesan.
  • Season the pesto with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread the pesto over each piece of chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 185.5, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 19.9

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