Creamy Pesto Chicken

Destiney's Kitchen's Note:

This dish is one of my first originals. It has quickly become my favorite and because it is nearly impossible to mess up, is a sure winner for company. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 1 whole bulb of garlic
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• ½ cup shredded cheese (I use a shredded mexican blend) or ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (I use a shredded mexican blend)
• salt & pepper
• 6 -8 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Place chicken in ungreased 13x9 pan (may use a larger pan or two pans to insure a single layer of chicken).
3. Finely chop Basil & Garlic or place Basil leaves and peeled Garlic cloves in a food processor/blender/chopper and blend until finely chopped. You could also use a pre-made pesto instead.
4. Add Pesto to Mayo along with the Cheese, Salt & Pepper and mix.
5. Cover the Chicken with the Pesto sauce and bake, uncovered, for 30-45 minute.

Reviews

[Tea Jenny]

This was a very nice way to serve chicken and as you say very easy you can't mess up. I also used a mexican blend of cheddar, as I had parmesan in my pesto which I had leftover's from another dish. I will make it again. The leftover paste that I had (as I only used half the chicken) I spead on toast and grilled it with a bit of tomato on top for supper it was great. Made for PAC Fall 09

[Gretchen,in IN.]

I made this for supper last night,& it was very good, I made spaghetti pesto along with it. my boys liked it to. i will be putting this on my next grocery list.