Showing posts with label basil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label basil. Show all posts

Friday, April 22, 2011

Lemon-Pesto Chicken

This recipe was inspired by my AeroGarden, as a way to use the profusion of fresh lemon basil I had on hand.  I used all three kinds of basil in the Gourmet Herbs seed kit; approximately 5 parts lemon basil, 2 parts globe basil, and one part sweet basil.



Ingredients:

  • 1 c. fresh lemon basil, finely cut (or regular basil, along with the juice and zest of half a lemon)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. chicken (tenders or boneless breasts)
  • 1 lb. fresh spinach
  • 2 16 oz. can of mushrooms (pieces and stems)
  • 3 tbs. butter
  • 3 tbs. flour
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1-2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1/2 tsp. dry or 1 tsp finely cut fresh thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. dry or 1/2 tsp finely cut fresh oregano
  • 1/4 c. fresh finely cut parsley
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. package wide egg noodles