Creamy Lemon-Pesto Chicken

A spin on a Pampered Chef recipe. Before rubbing the breasts with the seasoning blend, I coat mine lightly with olive oil to make it adhere better.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons lemon zest
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  cup milk (can use 2%)
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup  prepared basil pesto
• 6  chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 4 ounces each)
• 1  tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning (can sub any zesty lemon rub or mix)
• 12  ounces  uncooked linguine (can sub other pasta)
• 2  plum tomatoes or 2  roma tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup  thinly sliced fresh basil leaf

Directions

1. Combine butter and flour; whisk until smooth. Add lemon zest, milk and garlic to butter mixture; whisk well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-4 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 60 seconds. Add pesto; mix well.
2. Season chicken with rub. Grill chicken for 12-15 minutes, or until done (165 degrees).
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set pasta aside and keep warm.
4. Seed and dice tomatoes. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta; garnish with tomatoes and basil.