Chicken with Tomato, Basil & Walnut Pesto Recipe

Name: Chicken with Tomato, Basil & Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Walnut kernels; 1/3 cup Basil leaves, firmly packed; 1 1/2 tsp Grated lemon rind; 1/2 cup Sundried tomatoes; 2 tbsp Water; 4 Chicken breasts; 1 Olive oil for frying; 1 tsp Crushed garlic; 1 (Smashed Canellini beans on the side); 2 can (400g) cannellini beans, drained and washed; 1/3 cup Chicken stock; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 Steamed veggies of your choice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Walnut kernels
1/3 cup Basil leaves, firmly packed
1 1/2 tsp Grated lemon rind
1/2 cup Sundried tomatoes
2 tbsp Water
4 Chicken breasts
1 Olive oil for frying
1 tsp Crushed garlic
1 (Smashed Canellini beans on the side)
2 can (400g) cannellini beans, drained and washed
1/3 cup Chicken stock
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 Steamed veggies of your choice

1
Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced.
2
Process walnut, basil and lemon rind in a small food processor until finely chopped.
3
Add tomato and water.
4
Process until thick and spreadable.
5
Cut a horizontal slit in thickest part of each chicken breast to create a pocket, taking care not to cut all the way through.
6
Fill pockets with pesto mixture.
7
Use toothpicks to secure.
8
Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat.
9
Spray with oil.
10
Cook chicken for 2 minutes each side or until golden.
11
Transfer to a baking tray.
12
Bake for 12 minutes until cooked through.
13
Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
14
Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
15
Add the beans and stock.
16
Simmer for 2 minutes.
17
Add juice.
18
Coarsely mash.
19
Season.
20
Remove toothpicks.
21
Slice chicken.
22
Serve with Canellini bean smash and veggies.
23
Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Walnut kernels, 1/3 cup Basil leaves, firmly packed, 1 1/2 tsp Grated lemon rind, 1/2 cup Sundried tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Tomato, Basil & Walnut Pesto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken with Tomato, Basil & Walnut Pesto

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