Pesto Mushroom Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Tomlinson

"My husband is an avid hunter, so we enjoy lots of game, But when I cook chicken, this is the recipe I turn to. Pesto, cheese and mushrooms make it special. --Jennifer Tomlinson, Hamilton, Montana"

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PREP TIME	5 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable 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

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.
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.