Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper to taste

How to make Grilled Chicken With Pesto directions

• 1

  Heat a grill pan. Cover the chicken with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken 4 to 5 minutes on each side until it is thoroughly cooked.

• 2

  In a blender, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, walnuts, basil, and garlic and pulse until the mixture is smooth. Put the basil mixture in a bowl and stir parmesan cheese into the mixture. Season the pesto to taste using salt and pepper.

• 3

  Spread the pesto across all of the chicken and serve.