LEMON CHICKEN WITH PESTO            2 tbs  Armanino Basil Pesto              4 oz.skinless boneless breast of chicken             1 tbs  butter             1/4  lemon Place chicken skin side up in microwave-proof dish, and cook on high 2 minutes. Heat just enough butter to coat bottom of heavy 9" skillet, place chicken skin side down and brown over high heat about 2 minutes. Turn and test with skewer or knife to insure that juices run clear -- if juices are still pink cook another minute or two and test again. When done, remove to warmed serving plate. Blend remaining butter and basil pesto in hot skillet and pour over chicken to serve.

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