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Creamy Pesto Chicken

Creamy Pesto Chicken

Enjoy this Creamy Pesto Chicken, a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights, with indulgent flavors that will impress anyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil a splash helps achieve a beautifully browned chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast the star of this dish, lean and tender
  • to taste Salt enhances flavor
  • to taste Pepper adds a comforting warmth
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter brings rich flavor
  • 3 cloves Minced garlic infuses the sauce with aromatic goodness
  • 1 cup Reduced-sodium chicken broth adds depth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream creates that luscious texture
  • 1/2 cup Finely grated Parmesan cheese brings a nutty flavor
  • 1/2 cup Basil pesto the bold star ingredient
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard adds a subtle tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice a splash of brightness
For Garnishing
  • to taste Fresh basil leaves adds a lovely finish
  • to taste Crusty buttered bread perfect for soaking up the sauce

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

How to Make Creamy Pesto Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, pesto, mustard, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve alongside crusty buttered bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning. Avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking and simmer fully for flavor melding.

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