Creamy Lemon-Pesto Chicken

Submitted by gailanng

"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: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• 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.