Pesto Baked Chicken

Long time no see! In my typical summer fashion I again went MIA this summer. There's a lot to why I'll explain later but first I wanted to share with you the greatest recipe: baked chicken pesto.

Pesto: 

Adapted from food network basic pesto

2 cups basil 

2 cloves garlic 

1/3 olive oil

1/3 c pine nuts

Blend until smooth in food processor

What you'll need (adapted from Kalyn's kitchen)

2 c of pesto

2 pieces of boneless skinless chicken 

1 c Parmesan cheese

Nonstick spray

Aluminum foil

Casserole baking pan

Method: 

Preheat oven to 375

Spray pan with nonstick spray

Cut chicken in half

Pour 1 c of chicken on bottom of pan

Place chicken on top

Pour 1 c of pesto on top and spread evenly with spatula scraper

Cover with foil

Bake for 25-30 mins

Uncover

Add Parmesan cheese

Bake additional 5 minutes 

Enjoy!