Chicken Pesto
Chicken pesto is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a vibrant and aromatic basil pesto sauce. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of Italian cuisine, transforming your dinner table into a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for family meals or entertaining guests, this flavorful dish will have everyone coming back for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a stunning meal that’s bursting with freshness and character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash the basil leaves thoroughly.
- Make the pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped, then drizzle in olive oil while blending until creamy.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a bowl and pour half of the pesto over it. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sear each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from skillet, add more pesto on top before plating alongside your choice of pasta or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg