PESTO CRUSTED CHICKEN

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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.

Provided by Renea

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Blend pesto, walnuts, 2 Tbs lemon juice, 1 Tbs lemon peel (optional) in food processor until just combined.
  • Place chicken in pan and coat with full mixture then drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Bake 30-45 minutes.
  • This can be served over rice or pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 91.9, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 32.5

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