Creamy Pesto Parmesan Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
129 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
306 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Pesto Parmesan Chicken
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In 30 minutes you can whip up this one-pan and flavor-packed creamy pesto parmesan chicken.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness OR 4-6 chicken thighs
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup basil pesto (click HERE for my favorite [url:1]easy 5-minute basil pesto[/url]!)
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup shaved or grated parmesan cheese plus more for topping
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a large skillet and cook chicken over medium heat 5-8 minutes on each side until browned on the outside and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add garlic and mushrooms to pan and saute over medium heat til garlic fragrant and mushrooms are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add pesto to pan and saute 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth and stir to combine with pesto. Add cream and continue to stir over medium heat until sauce is smooth. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined with sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed, to taste.
- Return chicken to pan and toss in the sauce to coat. Sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the chicken and garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
504mg
(21%)
Potassium
496mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
791IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 791IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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129 reviews
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