Pesto Mushroom Chicken
INGREDIENTS
* 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
* salt and pepper to taste
* 5 tablespoons olive oil or v 21421j921v egetable oil
* 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 4 slices mozzarella cheese
* 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
DIRECTIONS
1. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 5-10 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
2. Meanwhile, for pesto, combine the basil, nuts, garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor; cover and process until well blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a stream. Spoon over chicken. Top each with a slice of mozzarella. Sprinkle mushrooms around chicken. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and mushrooms are tender.
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