Jul 10, 2009

Lemon Pesto Chicken

10 chicken tenders
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
salt and cracked pepper
Pesto (See recipe at http://sidewalkshoes.blogspot.com)
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup sliced zucchini
cracked pepper

Marinade the chicken tenders in 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt and cracked pepper for at least an hour. Place chicken in a lightly oiled baking dish. Top chicken with zucchini slices, mozzarella, and pesto. Crack a little black pepper over everything. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for about 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through. This was a perfect dish for today. It wasn't too heavy and it had a wonderful fresh summer flavor.

Serves 4-6