Creamy PHILLY Pesto Chicken Recipe
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Creamy PHILLY Pesto Chicken

By: Philadelphia Cream Cheese 
"Add a bit of cream cheese to purchased pesto for a spicy herb sauce that really dresses up sauteed chicken breasts."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (50)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 212 | Total Fat: 11.3g | Cholesterol: 80mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by Katiedid   view full review
I've made this a few times now, and I think overall it is a very good dish. I serve mine on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful & how much easier can a sauce get? I had homemade pesto in the freezer to use up and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2010 by Jog Dish   view full review
This sauce is awesome, Philly actually has a similar recipe for salmon. I used white wine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by Michele Blasi   view full review
This was the best meal that I've cooked so far. I highly recommend making this for dinner. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2010 by cathyannh86   view full review
Delish! :) I doubled the sauce & added extra pesto because I love it. Try this with Sundried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by Mrs. Mullan Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
SO AMAZING. I rubbed some seasoned salt and pepper on this before I put it in the skillet....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2010 by HUMMINGBIRDANA   view full review
Just made this last week... it was a hit. I made it with some pasta on the side.. I put less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by NorCal Gal Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! This tasted even better than I expected it to! I wouldn't change a thing.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by KeelyDavison   view full review
It was delicious with some pasta on the side. Make sure you flatten the chicken a bit to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by happyinco   view full review
Easy, quick, and delicious. I used fat-free cream cheese which did not fare well on medium...

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