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Creamy Pesto Chicken (Dairy-Free, Paleo)

Add creaminess to your pesto for the most delightful flavorful experience! This creamy pesto chicken is a magical dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 to 3 Servings
Calories: 521 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ⅓ cup basil pesto sauce*
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
Creamy Pesto Sauce:
  • 1 Tbsp pesto sauce*
  • 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • Pinch black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour or tapioca flour optional
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken in a large zip lock bag and add the pesto sauce. Seal the bag and shake everything around until all of the breasts are well-coated in sauce. Marinate at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator, ideally longer, up to 12 hours.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the pesto-marinated chicken breasts. Brown for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken has a nice golden-brown crust. Flip and do the same for the other side.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients (coconut milk, pesto sauce, sea salt, black pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes) and stir well. Note: for a thicker sauce, add 1 tablespoon of regular all-purpose flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour or tapioca flour.
  4. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cover. Cook for 8 to 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken), or until the chicken is cooked through (it is considered fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F) and the sauce is thick.

Notes

  • *In order to keep the recipe dairy-free, a vegan pesto sauce must be used. You can find non-dairy vegan pesto at select grocery stores, or you can make it at home.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 521kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 58g (116%) Fat 29g (45%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2to 3 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 521

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 521kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 58g 116%
Fat 29g 45%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.