Pesto Mushroom Chicken Recipe
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Pesto Mushroom Chicken

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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by EAKE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
OH MY GOODESS!!! This recipe was WONDERFUL! Not only does it get 5 stars for taste, it gets 5...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2010 by somethingdifferentagain?!   view full review
I don't give many 5 stars but this was delicious although a tad oily. I made as stated, except...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by ONIOND   view full review
Great stuff! The only change I made was to sub pine nuts for the walnuts. Oh and one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by yellowpairs ♥   view full review
I modified this recipe a bit and it was deLICIOUS! So I made my homemade pesto and pounded the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by tizzylizz   view full review
We thought this was really good. The only thing I found it to be a bit salty, next time I'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2010 by egmorin   view full review
I made a lazy version of this using prepared pesto sauce. Delicious. Absolutely delicious...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by Bodisatva   view full review
The more I try things here the more I have become dubious of the 4-4.5 star rating. This dish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by djmissy2677   view full review
Very yummy easy dish. I already had some homemade pesto on-hand; similar in ingredients to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Absolutely loved this recipe Jennifer and so did everyone else in my family. So easy yet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by Ohio Cook Sue   view full review
I loved this recipe. I had all of the ingredients except I used a mix of Italian shredded...

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