Pesto Chicken Breast

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

16 ounce jar pesto

Three large chicken breast

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil oil

1. Begin by placing the chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board and pound them down using a meat mallet.
2. Then place the chicken into a medium size bowl.
3. Coat the chicken with the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Then add half of the jar of pesto and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix everything until evenly coated.
4. In a large pan, add the olive oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken breast into the pan. Cook for 5 minutes per side.
5. Flip them over again and place the lid onto the pan. Continue flipping every 5 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°. The timing on this could vary, depending on the size of your chicken breast.
6. Place the chicken breast onto a clean plate and add the remaining pesto on top of each one. Serve with a fresh salad and grilled tomatoes or lemon butter pasta.