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Creamy Pesto Chicken

Delicious Creamy Pesto Chicken Ready in 30 Minutes

This 5-Ingredient Creamy Pesto Chicken is a quick and delightful dish that combines ease with impressive flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts cut in half lengthwise
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or vegan butter
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pesto homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half/coconut cream

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Pesto Chicken
  1. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create four tender cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet, then sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken and add pesto and heavy cream to the skillet, cooking for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, gently simmer in the sauce for approximately 5 minutes.
  5. Adjust sauce consistency with water or broth as needed and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 36gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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