Philly Creamy Pesto Chicken

Philly Creamy Pesto Chicken

In this cream cheese pesto chicken recipe, cream cheese spread combines with store-bought pesto creating a spicy herb sauce that really dresses up saut?ed chicken breasts.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
  • 1/3 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons pesto

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done, 170 degrees F (75 degrees C). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.

Step 2
Add cream cheese spread to skillet; cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until melted, stirring constantly. Whisk in broth and pesto; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and well blended. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212
Calories
11g
Fat
2g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat4g 21%
Cholesterol80mg 27%
Sodium177mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate2g 1%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars0g
Protein26g
Vitamin C1mg 3%
Calcium65mg 5%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium170mg 4%

*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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