Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe). All the flavors of Italian pesto (fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic) in a simple creamy sauce. Also works well with thinly sliced pork tenderloin. Add a splash of milk or cream for a slightly thinner sauce. Serve over rice or pasta with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips

4 large cloves garlic

sliced

3 ½ tablespoons sherry

¼ cup pine nuts

½ cup chopped fresh basil

1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

ground black pepper to taste

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes until lightly browned. Mix the garlic and sherry into the skillet. Cook and stir until all the liquid has been reduced and the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Step 2

Mix the pine nuts into the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and mix in the basil sour cream Parmesan cheese and pepper. Continue cooking until heated through.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 311.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.6g 57%

Carbohydrates: 7.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 17.9g 28%

Saturated Fat: 6.6g 33%

Cholesterol: 86mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 521IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.8mg 99%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 3.3mg 6%

Folate: 17.5mcg 4%

Calcium: 132.5mg 13%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 50.9mg 18%

Potassium: 322.2mg 9%

Sodium: 210.1mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 161.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.