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Pesto Chicken

Pesto Chicken is a quick and easy main course. Tasty and flavorful, it can be prepared in less than an hour using just a few simple ingredients.
Recipe Pesto Chicken
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 35 minutes
  • Servings for Serves 4

The Pesto Chicken is a delicious meat main course that’s incredibly quick and easy to make. Prepared with Chicken, Genoese Pesto and White Wine, this Basil Pesto Chicken is an excellent solution if you’re looking for a Chicken with Sauce recipe that’s also Light!

This Chicken with Genoese Pesto is a tasty idea that you can prepare for many occasions, from family lunches to dinner with friends! Even if you’re not very experienced in the kitchen, Green Pesto Chicken is a foolproof dish!

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Note about ingredients: Genoese Pesto (Pesto alla Genovese) can be found in most supermarkets worldwide in the Italian food section. However, for the best results, look for authentic Italian brands or make it fresh using basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. If you can’t find it, you can substitute with any good quality basil pesto.

Ingredients for Serves 4

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Method

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  1. To prepare Pesto Chicken, start by cutting the chicken into medium-sized pieces.
  2. Take a large non-stick pan and sauté the garlic in extra virgin olive oil until it starts to turn golden.
  3. Add the Genovese pesto (traditional basil pesto from Genoa) and the chicken pieces, cover with a lid and cook for about 15 minutes, making sure to turn the meat occasionally.
  4. Season with salt, add a sprinkle of black pepper, deglaze with white wine and continue cooking uncovered for another 20 minutes, turning the meat occasionally.
  5. Once the chicken is perfectly cooked, remove the garlic and serve the Pesto Chicken piping hot! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can prepare this Pesto Chicken with any cut of chicken you prefer, from thighs to breasts or chicken bites. If you’d like to experiment, you can replace the classic basil pesto with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Arugula (Rocket) Pesto, or Pistachio Pesto for different flavor variations.

Tips

For an even more delicious Pesto Chicken, we recommend using Homemade Pesto (Pesto alla Genovese) made from scratch.

Storage

The Pesto Chicken is best enjoyed immediately after cooking. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.

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