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Pesto Baked Chicken

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
  • 2 T pine nuts
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 2 sliced tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ºF.
  • To prepare the Paleo Basil Pesto, place the basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and garlic in a blender or food processor, and puree on high until a smooth paste begins to form, scraping down the sides every minute or so.
  • Place the chicken in a lightly greased baking dish, and coat the top of each chicken breast with the fresh pesto. Top each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of tomato. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160℉.