PESTO CHICKEN
Pesto Chicken made with fresh basil, spinach, garlic, walnuts and Parmesan cheese to make each bite irresistible!
Provided by Jessica Gavin
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place oven rack to the center position. Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Drizzle both sides of the chicken breast with olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in an ovenproof baking dish or skillet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the internal temperature of the chicken is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15 to 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the pesto. Place the basil and spinach in a resealable plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to lightly bruise the herbs and greens. Transfer to a food processor or blender.
- Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Toast garlic until the outsides are lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally, about 8 minutes. Peel garlic and add to food processor.
- Place walnuts in the same pan and toast over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to food processor.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the food processor.
- Process pesto by pulsing five times to help break down the greens.
- Turn food processor on low speed, as it's running slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until a smooth pesto with some smaller pieces is formed, about 10 seconds from start to finish.
- Add the parmesan cheese to the pesto and process on low speed for 5 seconds.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Transfer pesto to a small bowl.
- Brush some pesto sauce on each cooked chicken breast. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Top chicken with chopped walnuts, tomatoes, and cheese. Serve extra pesto sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 486 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ONE-POT PESTO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken tenders, olive oil, garlic, low-sodium chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, whole wheat pasta, salt, red pepper flakes, baby spinach, garlic, fresh basil, salt, black pepper, walnuts, olive oil, fresh parmesan cheese
Provided by Melissa Boyajian
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the pesto, add garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and walnuts into the bowl of a food processor.
- Turn on the food processor and slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream and puree thoroughly.
- Add the parmesan and pulse to incorporate. Set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Season chicken and brown on both sides. Cook thoroughly for 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, pasta, salt, and red pepper flakes and mix until combined. Cover.
- Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Add cooked chicken and pesto.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1129 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 17 grams
BAKED PESTO CHICKEN TENDERS
Using only four ingredients and a few minutes of your time, these homemade chicken tenders are perfect for those busy weeknights. Basil, along with other ingredients in pesto, has many health benefits, and these are baked instead of fried, making them an overall healthier choice.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Whisk pesto and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Dredge both sides of each chicken tender in the pesto mixture and coat with bread crumbs. Arrange tenders on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 74.2 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 300.9 mg
BAKED PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by PineyCook
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a baking dish with pam. Place chicken tenders in dish. Spoon basil pesto on each chicken tender. Spread to coat top of tenders. Place tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place slices of mozzarella on top of tomatoes. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Enjoy.
CHICKEN WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- 1. Spray skillet with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, as desired. Cook chicken over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, until no longer pink in center. Remove from pan; set aside. 2. Cook bell pepper in skillet 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Return chicken to skillet. 3. Stir pesto into skillet. Add wine and cream. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. 4. Add pasta; stir. Toss pasta with chicken and bell peppers. Serve warm, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
TUSCAN CHICKEN TENDERS WITH PESTO SAUCE
Golden bites of breaded chicken? You can't go wrong! A green and red pesto sauce for dipping adds a flavorful accent and festive color. Serve the little tenders warm or at room temperature. -Mary Lou Cook, Welches, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, mix cornflake crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese and salt. Place 1/4 cup milk in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on greased racks in two foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto, garlic powder, pepper and remaining milk and cheese; top with tomato and basil. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 34g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
BAKED BASIL PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE
An easy baked basil pesto chicken recipe in just 25 minutes! Aromatic pesto, sweet tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella make pesto chicken breast juicy and flavorful.
Provided by Maya Krampf
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 49.8 g, Fat 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Sodium 470.1 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 1.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY PESTO CHICKEN
This 3 ingredient pesto chicken is baked to juicy perfection in under 30 minutes. The chicken is coated in fresh basil pesto, topped with mozzarella cheese and baked perfectly so the chicken is tender and cheese bubbles and melts on top. This low carb, simple meal will become a dinner staple!
Provided by Molly Thompson
Categories Dinner
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken dry and trim off any excess fat if needed. If your chicken breast is much larger than 4-5 ounces, you may need to slice it in half lengthwise to get a 4-5 ounce portion (chicken breasts can be very thick and large). The chicken will cook more evenly if each piece of chicken is similar size. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the pesto into the bottom of a square baking dish. Place the chicken breasts in the dish and cover them with the remaining pesto. If using the mozzarella, place a 1-ounce slice on top of each piece of chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-26 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. If you want the mozzarella brown and bubbly, turn on the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes.
- If using the fresh mozzarella, remove the chicken from the oven at 20 minutes (or when it reaches about 160 degrees) and place back in the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 ounces, Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Protein 27.5 g, Fat 17.9 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 0.4 g
CHICKEN PESTO PENNE
We had a wonderful pasta dish at a local restaurant and I have spent time recreating and (blush blush) I think improving on it. This is not low fat, but it is nice for a once in a while treat. If you want to indulge even more, perhaps for company, (and make it taste even better) use full fat cream instead of the half and half! I use bought, jarred pesto but homemade would be even better. I hope you enjoy it!
Provided by Paja9203
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season and saute the chicken breast. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne in salted boiling water.
- In the same pan as the chicken breast, saute mushrooms and onion. When almost done, add garlic and saute until fragrant.
- Add cream and pesto and bring to a boil. Put the chicken back in the pan and add the sun-dried tomatoes Simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.
- Add most of the parmesan (reserving a little for the top).
- Drain the penne saving some of the water.
- Add the penne to the sauce and stir. Add reserved water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Serve penne topped with the saved parmesan and basil if using.
- Serve.
LEMON PESTO CHICKEN
This easy Lemon Pesto Chicken recipe is a brainless crowd-pleaser! Cook on the grill, in a slow cooker, or bake in the oven for endless healthy dinner options!
Provided by Kate
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Roll lemons on cutting board to activate juices. Squeeze juice from two lemons, should be approximately 1/4 cup lemon juice.
- Whisk pesto, lemon juice and black pepper.
- Place chicken in marinade (be sure it is thoroughly coated), cover, and refrigerate for 2 -24 hours. Remove from refrigeration.
- To bake: Pour marinade and chicken into glass baking dish. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165.
- To slow cook: Pour marinade and chicken into slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours.
- To grill: Place chicken breast cutlets on grill over low heat. Grill 5-6 minutes on each side, brushing with marinade after turning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 52 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4 ounces, Sodium 122 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat
PESTO BAKED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA
The easiest pesto baked chicken with roasted tomatoes and melty mozzarella. It's a one-pan recipe that comes complete with robust pesto roasted tomatoes, cooked chicken, and melty mozzarella. Serve it over cooked pasta, rice, or with roasted veggies and garlic bread!
Provided by Marzia
Categories 30 Minute Meals
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- MARINATE: Add all the ingredients except the chicken breasts into a zip-top bag along with 1 teaspoon of sea salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Seal the bag and shake until combined. Add the chicken, seal, and massage so the chicken is covered in marinade; set aside for 10-15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- PESTO PAN SAUCE: Add all the ingredients except the cheese to an oven-safe baking dish, along with a big pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine. Move the tomatoes around the edges and place the chicken in the center.
- BAKE: Bake uncovered for 18-25 minute (mine took 22 mins) or until the chicken is almost cooked through (how long it takes will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts you use.) Add the cheese on top of the chicken and place the baking dish in the oven under the broiler just long enough for the cheese to melt. Top with additional chopped basil or even parsley would work. Serve with crusty bread, pasta, rice, cauli-rice or steamed veggies on the side.
CILANTRO PESTO CHICKEN TENDERS
Very good marinade for chicken! The chicken itself comes out very moist and full of flavor. Definitely one to try. Taken from Weber's Real Grilling.
Provided by tinebean21
Categories Chicken
Time 2h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, finely chop the walnuts and garlic.
- Add cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper and process until finely chopped.
- With processor running, slowly add the oil to create a smoothe puree.
- Place chicken in large, resealable bag plastic bag, add the marinade and seal tightly.
- Make sure marinade is evenly distributed on all the chicken tenders.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Remove chicken from bag and thread on skewers.
- Grill over direct high heat for about 6 to 8 mins, turning over once.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA PESTO
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan to high.
- Toast the nuts lightly in small skillet over low heat, then add them to a food processor.
- Add the arugula, basil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse to combine.
- With the processor on, stream in the extra-virgin olive oil to form thick pesto.
- Lightly pound out the chicken, then rub all sides with the pesto. Spray the grill pan with cooking spray or rub with a little oil and grill the chicken 2 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Cook's Note: Serve sliced on top of Caesar Spaghetti or, pile it onto ciabatta bread with sliced tomatoes and mozzarella for an outta-sight sammy.
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