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Step 1
Place oven rack to the center position. Preheat oven to 450°F.
Step 2
Drizzle both sides of the chicken breast with olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Place chicken in an ovenproof baking dish or skillet.
Step 4
Bake in preheated oven until the internal temperature of the chicken is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15 to 18 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, make the pesto. Place the basil and spinach in a resealable plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to lightly bruise the herbs and greens. Transfer to a food processor or blender.
Step 6
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Toast garlic until the outsides are lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally, about 8 minutes. Peel garlic and add to food processor.
Step 7
Place walnuts in the same pan and toast over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to food processor.
Step 8
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the food processor.
Step 9
Process pesto by pulsing five times to help break down the greens.
Step 10
Turn food processor on low speed, as it's running slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until a smooth pesto with some smaller pieces is formed, about 10 seconds from start to finish.
Step 11
Add the parmesan cheese to the pesto and process on low speed for 5 seconds.
Step 12
Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Transfer pesto to a small bowl.
Step 13
Brush some pesto sauce on each cooked chicken breast. Transfer to a serving platter.
Step 14
Top chicken with chopped walnuts, tomatoes, and cheese. Serve extra pesto sauce on the side.