Grilled Chicken With Spinach-Chive Pesto Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken With Spinach-Chive Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup baby spinach; 1/2 cup chives chopped, about 1 oz. chives; 1 garlic clove chopped; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup chives chopped, about 1 oz. chives
1 garlic clove chopped
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

1
To make the pesto, combine baby spinach, chopped chives, chopped garlic clove, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
2
Puree until the mixture is finely chopped.
3
Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to use the pesto.
4
When ready to use, bring to room temperature.
5
Rub each of 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts with 1 tsp olive oil.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Preheat the grill to high heat and then turn down to medium heat. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook until done, about 5 minutes on each side.
8
Remove the chicken from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes, and then slice on a diagonal.
9
Serve the chicken breasts with the pesto spread over top.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup baby spinach, 1/2 cup chives chopped, about 1 oz. chives, 1 garlic clove chopped, 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken With Spinach-Chive 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.

Grilled Chicken With Spinach-Chive Pesto

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