Pesto Chicken with Basil CreamPesto chicken with basil cream is a divinely delicious meal that is impressive but easy to prepare. It is perfect for entertaining.Ingredients:
Preparation:Place 1 slice of prosciutto on top of 1 chicken breast. Spread 1 Tablespoon of pesto over the top. Roll the breast, beginning with one small side. Secure with a toothpick that has been soaked in water to prevent burning. Continue until all of the chicken breasts have been prepared this way.Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish and drizzle them with 3 Tablespoons of the lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate overnight.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the olive oil, garlic, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Cover with foil and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. While the chicken is baking, prepare the Basil Cream Sauce. Remove chicken from oven and arrange onto a serving platter. Pour basil cream sauce over the top and serve. Other Basil Recipe Dinner IdeasBasilBasics has a whole range of basil dinner recipes you might want to give a try, from chicken dishes to pasta dishes and Thai recipes. There are even basil recipes you can fix quickly when you are pinched for time. These recipes are signified with a "*". Give them a try and we'd love to hear what you think. You can leave your thoughts at the bottom of the page.
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