Another in the KISS series…we always have a jar of ready made pesto sauce in the house as it can be used so many ways. This one is a very simple main course using chicken…breasts or thighs…whatever you prefer. Just add some rice and a salad…
Pesto Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 – 7 oz. jar prepared pesto
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 4 T lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon peel
- 4 skinless chicken breast halves, bone-in
- 1 T olive oil
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Blend ingredients in food processor. Place chicken in greased baking dish. Cover with pesto mixture. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from pan. Mix juices with 2 T lemon juice. Spoon over chicken. Serve.
Notes
Buen provecho...2022 