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Creamy Pesto Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: JODIE4

"All the flavors of Italian pesto (fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic) in a simple creamy sauce. Also works well with thinly sliced pork tenderloin. Add a splash of milk or cream for a slightly thinner sauce. Serve over rice or pasta with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 21 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
  • 4 large cloves garlic, sliced
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix the garlic and sherry into the skillet. Cook and stir until all the liquid has been reduced and the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  2. Mix the pine nuts into the skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, and mix in the basil, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Continue cooking until heated through.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2005 by KellyB
Excellent recipe!!! My husband and I both loved it!!! I added some sun dried tomatos and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2005 by Braeden
A very romantic dinner to eat with my new, amazing girlfriend. "It made our day so much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by Michelle B.
My husband and I didn't particularly care for this at all. I am a big fan of pesto usually,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by TLOPATA1
I love this recipe. It's easy and tasty. The only change I make is to add a little milk at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2005 by MILLIESMOM
This was a great tasting and easy to prepare dish! I followed recipe exactly and it was very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by mstrapper03
I have tried this recipe two times, and have found it to be a let down. While it is very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by Jessica
This is a wonderful and easy creamy pesto recipe. I ended up blending the garlic, basil, pine... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2005 by ANNBAUER
I made this recipe for a course I'm taking and it was a total hit. It didn't take very long... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by Ali
Outstanding and easy! Even my pickiest eater (11 yrs old) loved it. Since I had a 10 oz jar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by THE JULIE
Delicious, very easy weeknight meal. MORE