Pesto Chicken with Basil Cream

Yield: 8 Servings
Categories:
PESTO
1cTightly packed fresh basil leaves
2Cloves garlic
1/2cToasted pine nuts
1/4tsFreshly ground pepper
1cFreshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/4cOlive oil
CHICKEN BUNDLES
8Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8slProsciutto or ham, (1-ounce)
1/2cPesto
4tbLemon juice, divided
1/4cOlive oil
3Cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
BASIL CREAM
1/4cChopped shallots
2tbButter
1/3cDry white wine
1 1/2cHeavy cream
1/4cOil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, halved and patted dry
1/4cShredded fresh basil
2tbLemon juice
1/2tbCornstarch, optional (1/2 to 1)
1tbWater, optional
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