Creamy Pesto Chicken

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 311 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup pine nuts
• ½ cup chopped fresh basil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 4 large cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 ½ tablespoons sherry
• 1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.