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Creamy Pesto Chicken Delight
Callie Brooks

Creamy Pesto Chicken Delight

This comforting and low-calorie creamy pesto chicken is rich in flavor but light enough to enjoy guilt-free. With a Parmesan cream sauce, tender chicken, and herby basil pesto, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
  • fresh basil or cherry tomatoes, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scrape the pan for flavor, and let simmer briefly.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and pesto until smooth.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan, add Parmesan, and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil or cherry tomatoes before serving hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 690IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Swap basil pesto with spinach or kale for a superfood version. Make it vegetarian by using tofu or chickpeas. For a lighter option, reduce the cream and increase broth. Avoid boiling cream to keep it smooth.

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