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creamy pesto chicken cooked
Steph de Sousa

Creamy Pesto Chicken

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Hey food lovers! 🍽️ here is part 3 of my series of one pan dinners. Ready to whip up something delish tonight? Here's a to-die-for Creamy Pesto Chicken recipe that will leave your taste buds singing. 🎶
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 647
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs 🍗
  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • A pinch of salt and pepper 🧂
  • A splash of olive oil 🫒
  • 1 jar of basil pesto around 190g 🌿
  • 300 ml cream 🥛
  • 8 baby potatoes cooked and halved 🥔
  • 300 g fresh spinach leaves 🌱

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Season your chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Gently roll them in flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Get them all brown and crispy on both sides in a hot pan with a touch of olive oil.
  4. Pour in that aromatic basil pesto and creamy cream, giving it a good mix.
  5. Now, toss in your baby potatoes and fresh spinach. Cover that pan and let it simmer on a low heat for about 10 minutes. 🕒
  6. Serve hot and enjoy a plate of pure comfort! 💛

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 24gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 792mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1199IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg

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