Photo: Lily Banse
Creamy Pesto Chicken
9 ingredients
15 min + 15 min
4 servings
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"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."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
721
Calories
62g
Protein
45g
Fat
14g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Nut | 1 oz (28g) | 191 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
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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