Italian

Chicken Basil Pesto is for Lunch.

Chicken Basil Pesto takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken Basil Pesto takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken Basil Pesto makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Basil Pesto are:

3 Cloves Garlic
1 pinch Nutmeg (ground)
Fresh Basil (5 leaves or to taste)
1/2 c Olive Oil
1/2 oz almonds
1 oz. Feta cheese
1 Skinless, boneless chicken breast cooked
Salt & Pepper to taste

Here is how you make Chicken Basil Pesto:

Lightly toast almonds in small amount of olive oil in a pan on the stove top or on a cookie sheet (no olive oil) in the oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. In a food processor, combine toasted almonds and ALL other ingredients. Process until a coarse paste is formed. Spread on tortilla or stuff into a pita pocket for a quick, savory lunch. Serves approx 5.Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMMAB32.

The nutritional information for Chicken Basil Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 278.2

• Total Fat: 24.9 g
• Cholesterol: 32.4 mg
• Sodium: 94.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 1.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 12.4 g

Chicken Basil Pesto is Italian cuisine.