Basil Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts - Better Magazine

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Sea salt or kosher salt to taste
• 4 bone-in, skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 to 2 pounds total)
• 1/3 cup basil pesto
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil