Healthy Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

Creamy Pesto Chicken {Perfect with Pasta}

WebJul 26, 2021 · Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Add ¼ cup flour to a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in flour and transfer to a sheet tray. …

1. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise or pound until they are ½ inch thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Add ¼ cup flour to a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in flour and transfer to a sheet tray.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside. Wipe out skillet.
4. In same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and incorporate with a wooden spoon. Start with just a small drizzle, slowly incorporate chicken broth, mixing between additions.

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Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens EatingWell

WebApr 18, 2024 · Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a clean …

Rating: 4.7/5(15)
1. Place chicken in a medium saucepan and add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board; shred into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle.
2. Combine pesto, mayonnaise and onion in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add greens and tomatoes and toss to coat. Divide the green salad among 4 plates and top with the chicken salad.

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