Creamy Pesto Parmesan Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 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
Description
This recipe begins with cooking chicken evenly in a skillet to achieve a golden exterior while keeping the inside juicy. Garlic and mushrooms are sautéed to release their aromas and soften, providing a savory base for the creamy pesto sauce. Incorporating basil pesto with chicken broth and heavy cream creates a smooth, flavorful sauce. Parmesan cheese enriches the texture and adds a subtle nutty taste.
The chicken is returned to the pan to absorb the sauce, ensuring each piece is coated in the creamy pesto mixture. Serving suggestions include topping with fresh basil and extra parmesan for a fresh aroma and added depth.
For garnish, fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese enhance the dish's flavor and presentation, providing bright herbal and salty accents.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to even thickness OR 4-6 chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- ½ cup mushroom sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 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 Parmesan Cheese plus more for topping, shaved or grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- basil for topping (optional, fresh
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 the dish with fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese to enhance flavor and appearance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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