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Creamy Pesto Parmesan Chicken

In 30 minutes you can whip up this one-pan and flavor-packed creamy pesto parmesan chicken.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add garlic and mushrooms to pan and saute over medium heat til garlic fragrant and mushrooms are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.