Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe: The Best Comfort Dish for Home Chefs
Delight in this creamy pesto chicken recipe that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table, perfect for home chefs looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
- Add the pesto sauce and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve warm over pasta or rice.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or spinach.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy, Pesto, Chicken, Recipe, Comfort Food