Chicken Pesto

Chicken Pesto filled with Pesto, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms, Garlic and Onion -Topped with fresh Lemon Juice.
A lovely Spinach Salad to the side topped with a fresh Lemon Vinaigrette.

Classic Basil Pesto Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
• 2 garlic cloves (large)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 small lemons)
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the basil leaves.
2. Place basil into a food processor, add cheese, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
3. Season with more salt to taste if desired.
   
   Source: Natasha's Kitchen 
   
   

    

   
   Chicken Pesto:
   
   Pound chicken breasts flat. Top with Salt, Pepper and Pesto. Add sliced Tomatoes, top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Roll-up and secure with toothpick. Fry in oil both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes. Then heat oven to 350F  bake uncovered chicken roll-ups for 15 to 20 minutes.
   
   
   Source: Natasha's Kitchen
   
   
   Variation: Fill chicken with slices of mushrooms, garlic, onion and fresh spinach leaves.
   Top with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice - then bake
   
   *Don't have to fry the chicken-roll ups - you can bake the chicken for 30 minutes uncovered at 350 F.