Creamy Pesto Chicken

26 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 30 min

“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.” - by JODIE4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
4 large cloves garlic, sliced
3 1/2 tablespoons sherry
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

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.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
311 cal
16%

Fat
17.9 g
28%

Carbs
7.7 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (26)

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KellyB

Jul. 16, 2005

"Excellent recipe!!! My husband and I both loved it!!! I added some sun dried tomatos and didn't have sherry so I just used some red wine that I had instead. My husband and I both love garlic, so I ad..." See moreded extra. We're having it for dinner again tonight -second time this week!"

TLOPATA1

Jun. 7, 2005

"I love this recipe. It's easy and tasty. The only change I make is to add a little milk at the end to create a sauce. That way there is more to enjoy...." See more"

Braeden

Oct. 5, 2005

"A very romantic dinner to eat with my new, amazing girlfriend. "It made our day so much better," she says. Real quick easy great tasting chicken dish. Fantastic with pasta...." See more"

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