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Ingredients
- 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup dried tomatoes, not oil pack
- 1/2 cup parsley, stems removed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic, quartered
Method
- Rinse chicken; pat dry.
- Grill chicken on rack directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, or, bake, uncovered, in a shallow baking pan in a 375°F oven 35 to 40 minutes, or till almost done.
- Meanwhile, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water in a bowl; set aside for about 20 minutes or till softened; drain.
- Combine parsley, chicken broth, and wine in a blender container or food processor bowl.
- Process till nearly smooth.
- Add drained tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and garlic; process to a spreadable paste consistency.
- If bits of tomato remain, scrape down sides and process again.
- Spread pesto on top and sides of chicken.
- Grill or bake chicken about 5 minutes more or till tender and no longer pink in center; do not turn.
Makes 6 servings.
- Nutrition facts per serving: 139 cal , 4 g total fat 1 g sat fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 188 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate , 0 g dietary fiber, 23 g pro
- Daily Value: 12% vitamin.
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