Creamy Pesto Chicken
Pretty much the best chicken recipe out there-- the sauce is decadent and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts ((pounded out to an even thickness))
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 large garlic cloves, (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons prepared pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Steps
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Add salt and pepper to each side of each chicken breast.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of the chicken) until the chicken is almost cooked through. Then transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
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Add the butter to the same skillet and keep heat at medium-high. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the flour. Stir in the chicken broth, cream and Parmesan. Stir in the pesto and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to a simmer, and heat until it thickens a bit. Add the cooked chicken breasts to the sauce and simmer for a few more minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Serve over hot cooked pasta or rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (9% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| boneless | 1.5 pounds | - | - |
| salt and pepper | - | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| salted butter | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| garlic cloves | 2 large | - | - |
| all purpose flour | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| chicken broth | 1 cup | - | - |
| heavy whipping cream | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| grated Parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| prepared pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto | 3 tablespoons | $0.75/kg | $0.23 |
| Italian seasoning | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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