Creamy pesto parmesan chicken (recipe)

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Creamy pesto parmesan chicken (recipe)
NameCreamy pesto parmesan chicken
IngredientsBoneless skinless chicken breasts Cherry tomatoes Garlic Basil pesto Chicken broth Heavy cream Parmesan cheese Basil
Cooktime (in hours)0.416666667
Preptime (in hours)0.083333333
Totaltime (in hours)0.5
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories251.4
Fat12.6
Protein29.9
Carbohydrate4.7
Fiber2.5
Net carbohydrates2.2
Sugar0.7
Saturated fat6.5
Cholesterol (mg)108.2
Sodium307.7
Servings4
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Creamy pesto parmesan chicken (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 2-3 per serving.

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Recipe instructions

  1. Grease a large skillet and cook chicken over medium heat 5-8 minutes on each side until browned on the outside and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  2. Add garlic and mushrooms to pan and saute over medium heat til garlic fragrant and mushrooms are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add pesto to pan and saute1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth and stir to combine with pesto. Add cream and continue to stir over medium heat until sauce is smooth. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined with sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed, to taste.
  4. Return chicken to pan and toss in the sauce to coat. Sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the chicken and garnish with fresh basil and serve.

    Food tags
    Very Low Carbs, High Protein,


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Prep Time in Hours and Mins:30M

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