Creamy Skillet Pesto Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Skillet Pesto Chicken
Description
The recipe begins by pounding chicken breasts to an even thickness and coating them in a mixture of flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Searing the chicken in olive oil creates a browned exterior while keeping the inside moist. After cooking the chicken, the skillet is used to prepare a sauce by warming basil pesto and heavy cream together until fragrant and slightly thickened.
Adding Parmesan cheese to the sauce enriches it further while finishing the chicken in the sauce allows the flavors to meld. The optional topping of chopped fresh basil or parsley adds a touch of freshness. The resulting dish offers tender chicken with a creamy, herbaceous sauce, combining mild garlic and basil notes with subtle cheesy richness.
This chicken is suitable for serving alongside pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables to balance the richness. It provides a comforting main course with moderate preparation complexity.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- basil chopped (optional, or parsley, fresh
Instructions
- Lay out a piece of plastic wrap and place 1-2 chicken breasts on it. Place another piece of plastic wrap over the top. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness. Repeat with the other chicken breasts.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dip chicken in the flour until coated all over.
- Add a large drizzle of olive oil to a large skillet and place over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-8 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover with foil, and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add the pesto and cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat until fragrant. Add the heavy cream and stir until warmed through and starting to bubble. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add chicken and any juices on the plate back to the pan, sprinkle parmesan cheese on the chicken, and cook until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with freshly chopped basil or parsley for garnish before serving warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1056mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1391IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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