Recipes Main Dishes Chicken Pesto Chicken Recipes Creamy Pesto Chicken 4.2 (37) 28 Reviews 2 Photos This creamy pesto chicken recipe has a flavorful Italian pesto made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic. The recipe also works well with thinly sliced pork tenderloin. Serve over rice or pasta with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top. Submitted by JODIE4 Updated on January 11, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips 4 large cloves garlic, sliced 3 ½ tablespoons sherry ¼ cup pine nuts ½ cup chopped fresh basil 1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese ground black pepper to taste Directions Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook chicken for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix garlic and sherry into the skillet. Cook and stir until all liquid is reduced, chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. Mix pine nuts into the skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and mix in basil, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Continue cooking until heated through. Tips Add a splash of milk or cream for a slightly thinner sauce. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 311 Calories 18g Fat 8g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 311 % Daily Value * Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 7g 33% Cholesterol 86mg 29% Sodium 210mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 1g Protein 29g 57% Vitamin C 3mg 4% Calcium 133mg 10% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 322mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.