Pesto Crusted Chicken

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.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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