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Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• parmesan cheese
• lemon juice
• black pepper
• salt
• chicken breast

Instructions

1. 1 Mix together pesto, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a 1-gallon resealable freezer bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
4. 4 Cook chicken on the preheated grill over indirect heat until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By SunnyDaysNora

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• mayonnaise
• chicken breast
• panko bread crumb

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk pesto and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Dredge both sides of each chicken tender in pesto mixture and coat with bread crumbs. Arrange tenders on a baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• cream cheese
• chive
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Place cream cheese and pesto in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Mix in the chives and cilantro. Continue blending until smooth. Transfer to a mold lined with plastic wrap. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until firm.

By veggigoddess

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• elbow macaroni
• ground beef
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir pesto and sour cream into ground beef until warmed; add macaroni and mix well.

By Melody

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• water
• buckwheat groat
• asparagus
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Add buckwheat; stir once. Reduce heat and simmer until buckwheat is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
2. 2 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Remove from steamer; cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. 3 Combine asparagus and pesto in a bowl; mix until coated. Add buckwheat; toss to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• oil
• chicken breast
• cream cheese
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done, 170 degrees F (75 degrees C). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
2. 2 Add cream cheese spread to skillet; cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until melted, stirring constantly. Whisk in broth and pesto; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and well blended. Pour over chicken.

By PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• salmon fillet
• lemon
• white wine

Instructions

1. 1 Lightly oil a baking pan large enough to accommodate the fish. Place salmon in pan skin-side down. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon and white wine over salmon; set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Set an oven rack about 9 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
3. 3 Spread a 1/4-inch thick layer of pesto on top of salmon.
4. 4 Cook under the preheated broiler until a crust forms and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5 Remove salmon and set aside for a few minutes. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over fish. Slice the remaining 1/2 lemon into thin slices; arrange on salmon.

By Stephan Schwartz

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• pita flatbread
• feta cheese
• tomato
• kalamata olive

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread pesto onto each pita; top with feta cheese, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Place each pita onto a baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes.

By oopretttynpinkoo

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• chicken breast
• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• herb blend
• garlic salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut a shallow pocket into each chicken breast using a sharp knife.
2. 2 Stuff each chicken breast with chopped tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, and about 2 tablespoons pesto. Mix cantanzaro herbs and garlic salt in a small bowl and sprinkle each chicken breast evenly with herb mixture.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• butter
• sun-dried tomato
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• provolone cheese
• bread

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Combine butter, tomatoes, pesto, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until thoroughly combined and tomatoes are chopped. Scrape into a bowl and stir in 1 cup shredded provolone cheese.
3. 3 Grill bread on the preheated grill until toasted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Spread butter mixture equally onto cut sides of both halves of bread and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Grill bread, cut-side up, over indirect heat with grill covered, until toping melts, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly; cut into slices using a serrated knife. Serve warm.

By Myra

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• wooden skewer
• shrimp
• basil
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Soak skewers in a dish filled with water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large dish. Brush shrimp with 1 ounce pesto.
4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill, flipping frequently, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 4 minutes per side.
5. 5 Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto; sprinkle with basil. Serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.

By missterri25

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• salmon fillet
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• butter
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Pull out any salmon bones with pliers. Slice salmon into 5 equal portions. Place salmon skin side-down on a sheet of aluminum foil. Transfer to a large baking pan. Season salmon with salt and pepper; loosely cover with foil.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Remove baking pan from oven and uncover. Smear pesto over each portion of salmon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
5. 5 Whisk butter and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salmon.

By Mr Saxton

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• ziti pasta
• tomato basil pasta sauce
• salt
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together the pesto and basil tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer, and season with salt to taste. (You can also heat the sauce in a covered microwave-safe bowl: cook on high for one minute.)
3. 3 Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with pesto-tomato sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

By Risa G

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• panko bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• chicken thigh

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Combine panko, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. 3 Place chicken thighs onto the prepared baking sheet and coat each side with pesto. Press panko mixture onto chicken.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By RainbowJewels

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• chicken thigh
• roasted red pepper
• garlic
• mayonnaise
• hoagie roll
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add roasted red peppers and garlic.
2. 2 Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 hours.
3. 3 While the chicken is cooking, mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Store in the refrigerator.
4. 4 Shred chicken with 2 forks. Use a slotted spoon to put chicken and pepper mixture onto hoagie rolls.
5. 5 Serve with pesto mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes.

By Jennifer Uhrlaub

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• red potato
• chicken thigh
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix potatoes with 1/2 of the pesto in a bowl. Transfer potatoes to an 11x13-inch baking dish.
3. 3 Place chicken thighs the same bowl. Unfold chicken and rub remaining pesto all over. Fold thighs back up into original shape and place into the baking dish next to potatoes.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring potatoes occasionally, until potatoes are soft when pieced with a fork and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 28 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. 5 Season with salt and pepper before serving.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• polenta
• marinara sauce
• pine nut
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil an 11x7x2-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Arrange a single layer of polenta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread a thin layer of pesto over polenta. Spoon half of the sauce over polenta. Top with another layer of polenta and sauce.
3. 3 Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Top polenta with cheese and pine nuts, and broil until cheese browns and nuts are toasted.

By Fiffen

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• water
• quinoa
• mushroom
• halloumi cheese
• cherry tomato
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. 2 Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
3. 3 Thread mushrooms, halloumi cheese, and tomatoes onto skewers. Cook under the broiler, rotating the skewers a few times, until halloumi beings to turn golden and the vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes
4. 4 Stir pesto and olive oil together in a bowl; add enough oil to reach the desired consistency.
5. 5 Divide quinoa between 2 plates and place skewers on top. Lightly drizzle with pesto mixture.

By PlimRed

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• olive oil
• broccoli
• cherry tomato
• zucchini noodle
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a medium saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto; cook and stir for 5 to 10 minutes. Add zucchini noodles and continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
2. 2 Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

By alohakellygirl

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• half and half
• butter
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine half-and-half, pesto, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until hot, about 8 minutes.

By Sarah Dipity

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• chicken breast
• cream cheese
• water
• tomato
• five cheese blend

Instructions

1. 1 Heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165 degrees F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
2. 2 Add next 4 ingredients to skillet. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
3. 3 Return chicken to skillet. Cook and stir 1 min. or until chicken is coated and heated through. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

By Philadelphia

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• potato
• salt
• black pepper
• aluminum foil
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Mix potatoes with pesto in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large square of aluminum foil. Cover with a second square of foil and seal the potatoes by pressing the edges together to form a packet (une papillote).
3. 3 Place the packet on the preheated grill, close the lid, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove the top piece of foil and add mozzarella cheese. Close the grill and cook until cheese is slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Stuart

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• egg
• water
• salt
• sugar
• mozzarella cheese
• heirloom cherry tomato
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Pour flour into a bowl and make a well in the center. Add butter, egg, water, salt, and sugar. Work the ingredients together with your fingertips until they resemble bread crumbs. Mix until smooth, pushing with the bottom of your palm to form dough into a ball. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Roll dough out into a large round on a floured work surface. Roll up dough over the rolling pin to transfer it to a tart pan with a detachable bottom. Drape dough over the tart pan; press over the bottom and against the edges. Trim the edges. Chill the crust for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. 4 Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Line with waxed paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
5. 5 Bake crust in the preheated oven until partially cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the weights and waxed paper. Continue baking for 5 minutes. Let cool. Leave the oven on.
6. 6 Spread a thin layer of pesto over the crust. Break mozzarella into pieces over the pesto. Cover with tomatoes.
7. 7 Return tart to the oven; bake until tomatoes are tender and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Season with sea salt before serving.

By lolalobato

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• aluminum foil
• chicken breast
• mozzarella cheese
• egg
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Evenly stuff pocket of each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pesto.
3. 3 Beat together eggs and remaining 1 tablespoon pesto in a bowl. Place Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then coat with Parmesan cheese. Place coated chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices are running clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By My Hot Southern Mess

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• orzo pasta
• lemon juice
• cherry tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• pepperoni
• basil leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2. 2 Add pesto and lemon juice to the orzo; toss to coat. Mix in tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls, and pepperoni strips. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Mix in basil right before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• salmon fillet
• olive oil
• cream cheese
• milk
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor drill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Brush both sides salmon with oil. Cook on the preheated grill, skin-sides down, until easily flakes with a fork, 10 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, add cream cheese and milk to a saucepan; cook over medium heat until cream cheese completely melted and sauce well blended, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in pesto.
4. 4 Top salmon with sauce and parsley to serve.

By Philadelphia

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• ground turkey
• basil
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• provolone cheese
• ciabatta roll
• mayonnaise
• red onion
• romaine lettuce

Instructions

1. 1 Combine turkey, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into hamburger patties.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill patties for about 4 minutes per side. Place provolone slices on the patties; continue to cook until cheese melts. Place ciabatta rolls on the grill and cook until browned to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread onto the rolls. Place the turkey patties on the rolls and top with sliced red onion and lettuce.

By Shagen McBride

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• angel hair pasta
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• sun-dried tomato
• asparagus
• yellow bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• parmesan cheese
• red pepper flakes
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the angel hair pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken strips until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Pour reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet; cook and stir asparagus in the oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add yellow and red bell pepper strips; cook and stir an additional 2 minutes.
4. 4 Lightly toss the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and vegetables; stir in pesto sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Lucia D

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• pizza crust
• tomato
• green bell pepper
• black olive
• red onion
• artichoke heart
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread pesto on pizza crust. Top with tomato, bell pepper, olives, red onion, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

By Shelly Williams

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• salmon fillet
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• seasoned salt
• spinach leaf
• puff pastry

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Season salmon fillets with onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
3. 3 Divide 1/2 spinach between two sheets puff pastry; mound in the center. Place 1 salmon fillet on top of each spinach mound. Divide and spread pesto on salmon fillets; divide and top with remaining 1/2 spinach.
4. 4 Moisten edges of puff pastry with water; fold to the center and seal the seams.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry puffed and golden and salmon cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Danielle Harbold