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This creamy pesto chicken recipe has a flavorful Italian pesto made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic. The recipe also works well with thinly sliced pork tenderloin. Serve over rice or pasta with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips
- 4 large cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 ½ tablespoons sherry
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook chicken for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix garlic and sherry into the skillet. Cook and stir until all liquid is reduced, chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear.
Step 2
Mix pine nuts into the skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and mix in basil, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Continue cooking until heated through.
Tips
Add a splash of milk or cream for a slightly thinner sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 311 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat7g | 33% |
| Cholesterol86mg | 29% |
| Sodium210mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars1g | |
| Protein29g | |
| Vitamin C3mg | 17% |
| Calcium133mg | 10% |
| Iron2mg | 11% |
| Potassium322mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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