Pesto Chicken With Basil Cream Recipe

• 1 c. Tightly packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 x Cloves garlic
• 1/2 c. Toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 tsp Freshly grnd pepper
• 1 c. Freshly grated Parmesan or possibly Romano cheese
• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 8 x Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 slc Prosciutto or possibly ham, (1-oz)
• 1/2 c. Pesto
• 4 Tbsp. Lemon juice, divided
• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 x Cloves garlic, chopped
•     Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 c. Minced shallots
• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1/3 c. Dry white wine
• 1 1/2 c. Heavy cream
• 1/4 c. Oil-packed sun-dry tomatoes, halved and patted dry
• 1/4 c. Shredded fresh basil
• 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
• 1/2 Tbsp. Cornstarch, optional (1/2 to 1)
• 1 Tbsp. Water, optional

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