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2 ½ pounds of chicken breast
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2 tsp. salt
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1 tsp. black pepper
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1 tsp. paprika
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¾ cup spinach
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¾ cup basil
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5 cloves garlic
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½ of a lime (1 tbsp lime juice) (optional)
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¾ cup parmesan cheese
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¼ cup walnuts
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¼ cup olive oil
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¼ cup diced grape tomatoes
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4 tbsp parmesan cheese



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Preheat the oven to 425 on the roast.
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Butterfly the chicken breasts & arrange them on a baking sheet. Season with salt, black pepper, & paprika then set aside.
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Add spinach, basil, garlic, lime, parmesan cheese, & walnuts to a food processor & pulse until finely chopped. Add half the olive oil & allow the food processor to run for about ten seconds then add the next half of the olive oil and process until well blended.
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Cover both sides of the chicken breast with pesto & place in the oven for approximately 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken breast.
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Top with diced grape tomatoes & parmesan cheese & return to the oven on broil for 2 minutes.
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Serve with sides of your choice! I served this with white rice & cinnamon-roasted carrots.


