Recipe - Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breasts

6 tablespoon Purchased pesto
1 One half cup Parmesan cheese; grated
(about 6 ounces)
6 Chicken breast halves
Olive oil
Assorted fresh herb sprigs
(optional)

Combine pesto and 2 tablespoons cheese in small bowl. Place remaining
cheese in shallow dish. Rub pesto mixture under skin and over chicken
(about 1 generous tablespoon per breast). Season with pepper. Place chicken
meat side down on cheese; press to adhere. Refrigerate uncovered for 1
hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover).

Preheat oven to 425 deg. F. Transfer chicken to baking sheet. Bake 15
minutes. Drizzle chicken lightly with oil and cook until crusty and cooked
through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with assorted herbs if desired and
serve.
Recipe By : Bon Appetit

Posted to MCRecipe Digest V1 #313

Date: Mon, 25 Nov 1996 10:49:38 0800

From: Greg Hastings ghasting@halcyon.com