Sunday, February 20, 2022

Vegetables and Chicken with Creamy Pesto

 Ingredients:

	3 cups basil ( 1/3-1/2 tube)
	2 tablespoons water
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	2 teaspoons olive oil
	2 cloves garlic
	4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened, divided
	4 tablespoons grated Parmesan, divided
	1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into 8-12 pieces
	1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks
	1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, and cut into chunks
	1/2 medium onion, cut into chunks

Instructions:
	Mix first 5 ingredients. Mix cheeses together. Add 1/2 of cheese mixture to basil mixture.
	Combine chicken and vegetables in a large bowl. Add 1/2 of the cheese-basil mixture and stir to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
	Combine remaining cheese with remaining basil mixture. Add a little milk if necessary to bring to pouring consistency.
	Grill chicken and vegetables at 550' until chicken is done, or cook on BBQ.
	To serve, pour remaining sauce over chicken and vegetables.

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