Creamy Pesto Chicken
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5.0
519 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
535 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Pesto Chicken
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This creamy pesto chicken is made with a only few ingredients - an easy and healthy weeknight meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup pesto
- ¼ cup milk
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise or pound until they are ½ inch thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add ¼ cup flour to a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in flour and transfer to a sheet tray.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside. Wipe out skillet.
- In same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and incorporate with a wooden spoon. Start with just a small drizzle, slowly incorporate chicken broth, mixing between additions.
- Once all the broth is added, mix in pesto and milk. Add tomatoes. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add chicken back in. Cook until warmed through, 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Freezing Instructions: You can freeze the chicken with the sauce for up to 3 months. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and warm on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- * Please note the nutrition label does not include the pasta.
- Instead of all-purpose flour, you can use almond flour or other grain-free flours.
- Instead of milk, you can use almond milk or cream cheese for a thicker sauce.
- Instead of chicken broth, you can use more milk or vegetable broth.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
747mg
(31%)
Potassium
1362mg
(39%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1325IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
375mg
(38%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 747mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1362mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1325IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 375mg | 38% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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