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pesto chicken with peppers

Pesto Chicken with Peppers

Anna Chwistek
A flavor-packed dish made in just one skillet. Imagine classic basil pesto with some garlicky flavors and lots of tender sautéed bell peppers in a fragrant cream sauce. An easy to make, delicious, family-friendly dinner… but perfect for date night too.
4.72 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 543 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken

  • 4 chicken fillets small, or 2 large sliced lengthwise horizontally
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika

Creamy Pesto Sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small brown onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 red bell peppers cut into thin slices
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes more for serving
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup green pesto
  • ¾ cup cream 20% fat
  • fresh basil leaves for serving

Instructions
 

  • Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic and finely chop the onion. Cut the bell peppers in half, remove veins and seeds, then cut the peppers into thin slices.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium. Add chicken and cook, for 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned on both sides. This can vary with the size of your chicken. Remove from skillet and place on a clean plate. Cover with foil.
  • In the same skillet. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers, cook for 5 minutes, stir occasionally. Stir in salt, pepper, thyme, sage and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in broth, stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in pesto and add cream. Return chicken together with the released juices to the skillet. Simmer over a low heat, until the chicken is cooked through, 3-5 minutes.
  • Top with basil, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 1574mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3257IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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