BASIL PESTO CHICKEN RECIPES
CHICKEN WITH FRESH BASIL PESTO RECIPE | EATINGWELL
Typical pesto ingredients--basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil--make a tasty and fresh topper for a cooked chicken breast. But in this recipe, no heavy equipment is needed to make the pesto!
Provided by Diabetic Living Magazine
Categories Quick & Easy Low-Calorie 20-Minute Dinner Recipes
Total Time 10 minutes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine basil, cheese, pine nuts, oil, lemon peel and garlic. Spoon over warm chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, CarbohydrateContent 2 g, CholesterolContent 76 mg, FatContent 13 g, ProteinContent 29 g, SaturatedFatContent 3 g, SodiumContent 148 mg
CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE | EASY CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE
Creamy Pesto Chicken - Create a restaurant-style meal at home with this flavor-packed, creamless Creamy Pesto Chicken dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes!
Provided by Katerina | Diethood
Categories Dinner
Total Time 25 minutes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, and rub chicken with the basil pesto.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked.
- In the meantime, prepare the sauce by combining flour, garlic, basil pesto, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing cup or bowl; whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.
- Remove chicken from skillet.
- Return skillet to heat and stir in the tomatoes. If pan is dry, add a little more olive oil.
- Cook the tomatoes over medium-high heat for about 1 minute, or until just beginning to soften
- Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with cheese and basil ribbons.
- Serve with pasta, rice, and/or salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 12 g, ProteinContent 30 g, FatContent 13 g, SaturatedFatContent 2 g, CholesterolContent 75 mg, SodiumContent 301 mg, SugarContent 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BASIL PESTO CHICKEN - BIGOVEN.COM
Lay chicken strips over the pesto, then spread 1/4 cup more basil pesto over the chicken. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (or use a baking dish with a tight-fitting lid) and bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, just until chicken is barely firm and cooked through. (Don't cook too much at this point, or the chicken will be overcooked by ...
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BAKED BASIL PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE (5 INGREDIENTS ...
2021-05-10 · Spread pesto over each chicken breast. Bake for 20 minutes. Top the chicken with mozzarella, then tomato slices. Bake for about 5 more minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then top with fresh basil to serve.
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EASY TO MAKE BASIL PESTO CHICKEN - FOODNSERVICE RECIPES
2019-08-20 · Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder. Place chicken in baking dish. Top chicken breast with basil pesto. Add sliced mozzarella and tomatoes. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
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10 BEST BASIL PESTO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPES | YUMMLY
2022-01-01 · Basil Pesto and Chicken Baked Pasta Whipped It Up. chicken stock, red onion, chicken breasts, heavy cream, cheddar cheese and 10 more. Smoked Sausage and Broccoli Penne Hillshire Farm. refrigerated basil pesto, broccoli florets, uncooked penne, chopped onion and 5 more. Creamy Pesto Pasta and Tomato Salad bestfoods.
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PESTO CHICKEN RECIPES | ALLRECIPES
Creamy Pesto Chicken. 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.
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BASIL PESTO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI - CAFE DELITES
2016-08-16 · One of the easiest recipes on this whole entire site is this Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti, while also being one of the most flavourful meals you will ever try. This Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti is so easy to make and ready and on the table in under 20 minutes. Especially if you happen to have a jar of this Homemade Basil Pesto lying around ...
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BAKED BASIL PESTO CHICKEN BITES - KITCHENCENTS.COM
2019-05-21 · These Baked Basil Pesto Chicken Bites are great as an appetizer, fun finger food or dinner (and the kiddos will love them too). They’re little gourmet chicken nuggets for grownups and kids alike. Picky-eater approved and a healthier choice alternative. The basil pesto gives these nuggets a hint of vibrant green and fresh basil flavor while the crispy breading is light and crunchy.
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CHICKEN WITH FRESH BASIL PESTO RECIPE | EATINGWELL
Typical pesto ingredients--basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil--make a tasty and fresh topper for a cooked chicken breast. But in this recipe, no heavy equipment is needed to make the pesto! Tip: To toast whole nuts or large pieces, spread in a shallow baking pan lined with ...
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BASIL CHICKEN WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - THE SPRUCE EATS
2021-08-12 · This basil chicken is a quick and easy skillet preparation, and it is a fabulous meal for any day of the week. Prepared pesto makes it easy and convenient, but feel free to use your own homemade pesto if you have plenty of fresh basil leaves. You'll find instructions for a quick homemade pesto below the recipe.
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BASIL PESTO CHICKEN - PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP!
2021-04-15 · Basil Pesto Chicken Recipe checks all the boxes you might ever need in a recipe. This chicken recipe is: A healthy lunch and dinner recipe; Low carb and low calorie; Gluten free; Keto friendly; Basil Pesto Chicken Ingredients. This irresistible chicken comes together with only three ingredients! From the garden (or the store): I used store bought basil pesto. However, if you want to make your ...
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BASIL PESTO GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE BY ARCHANA'S KITCHEN
2018-03-18 · Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken Recipe is a versatile recipe that can be served either as an starter or as a main course dish. Succulent pieces of breast chicken coated in an earthy fresh basil pesto taste heavenly. There's absolutely nothing like homemade pesto, with fresh basil and herbs that's ground with walnuts. Pesto can be easily made in a mixer grinder at home. Basil Pesto Grilled Chicken ...
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EASY BASIL PESTO CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE WITH MOZZARELLA ...
2021-08-14 · You’ll love this summer fresh basil pesto chicken recipe! This is no boring old chicken dinner, this pesto chicken breast is topped with pesto, mozzarella cheese and baked until melty. Then it’s topped with a fresh tomato topping, highlighting the best summer flavors. Make this pesto mozzarella chicken with just 5 basic ingredients and 20 minutes. Other chicken favorites are bruschetta ...
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BAKED BASIL PESTO CHICKEN BITES - KITCHENCENTS.COM
2016-11-09 · These Baked Basil Pesto Chicken Bites are great as an appetizer, fun finger food or dinner (and the kiddos will love them too). They’re little gourmet chicken nuggets for grownups and kids alike. Picky-eater approved and a healthier choice alternative. The basil pesto gives these nuggets a hint of vibrant green and fresh basil flavor while the crispy breading is light and crunchy.
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2 INGREDIENT PESTO CHICKEN - CAFE DELITES
2020-06-24 · Pesto Chicken GRILLED OR OVEN BAKED, smothered in a creamy, homemade Basil Pesto! Served with cherry tomatoes, this chicken is out of this world crazy good, low carb and only needs 2 main ingredients! 2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken, two ingredients… no way!
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EASY BAKED PESTO CHICKEN | THE RECIPE CRITIC
2018-03-09 · This baked chicken pesto recipe is a satisfying and healthy dish, that can be served alongside pasta, zucchini noodles or crispy roasted potatoes. The recipe makes a generous amount of basil pesto sauce that can be saved and added to others meals for an extra bump of flavor! Pesto Chicken. No ratings yet . Pesto Chicken made with fresh basil, spinach, garlic, walnuts and Parmesan cheese to ...
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CHICKEN BASIL PESTO PASTA - PERFECT EASY DINNER - SUGAR ...
2020-06-14 · Cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Place the drained pasta into a large bowl. Add the chicken, bacon, most of the pesto and 2-3 tablespoons of pasta water. Use tongs to toss together well. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed, then top with basil leaves and serve.
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