1 cup fresh basil
2 Tbsp pine nuts
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil
4 6-oz chicken breasts
Sea salt & pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place basil, pine nuts, crushed red pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped until well chopped.
Add olive oil, and pulse until smooth. Season to taste.
Place chicken in a baking dish and cover with pesto. Bake until the center is no longer pink, about 30 minutes.
Separate into 4 equal servings.