Best 7 Pesto Parmesan Chicken Recipes

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**Savory and Succulent Pesto Parmesan Chicken: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving for more – Pesto Parmesan Chicken. This delectable dish presents a harmonious blend of vibrant flavors and textures. Marinated in a tantalizing blend of herbs, lemon, and garlic, chicken breasts are grilled to perfection, resulting in a succulent and tender texture. Generously topped with a vibrant homemade pesto sauce and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, each bite offers an explosion of flavors, ranging from the nutty richness of the pesto to the salty and savory notes of the cheese. Accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables and a side of crusty bread, this dish promises a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PESTO PARMESAN CHICKEN



Pesto Parmesan Chicken image

Need a yummy idea for chicken breasts? Try this 4-ingredient idea using crispy panko bread crumbs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
3 tablespoons basil pesto
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2-inch thick.
  • In shallow dish, mix together pesto and mayonnaise. In another shallow dish. mix together bread crumbs and cheese. Dip chicken into pesto mixture then dip in panko mixture. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F) and coating is golden brown. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

PARMESAN PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN



Parmesan Pesto Pasta with Chicken image

easy dish that tastes difficult. great for last minute get-togethers, just add salad and hot crusty french bread.....yum

Provided by Jessica Costello

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 1 pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken (cubed)
2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 lb penne pasta (cooked)
1 envelope of knorr pesto sauce mix

Steps:

  • in large saucepan combine butter, milk, half and half and parmesan cheese.
  • stir over med heat untill cheese is melted.
  • add pesto sauce mix and chicken.
  • simmer 5-7 minutes, until sauce thickens.
  • serve over pasta.

PESTO CHICKEN LOW-CARB BROCCOLI PARMESAN CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Pesto Chicken Low-carb Broccoli Parmesan Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: broccoli floret, garlic, grated parmesan cheese, egg, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, pesto, cherry tomato, fresh basil

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Snacks

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups broccoli floret
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup pesto
1 ½ cups cherry tomato, halved
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • In a food processor add the broccoli, Parmesan, 1 clove of garlic, 1egg and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pulse until mixture forms a dough like texture, about 2 minutes.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of the broccoli mixture and press into a well greased muffin tin. Form the mixture into a cup, making the bottom and sides ½-inches (1 cm) thick.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy and the bottom is firm.
  • Cool the broccoli cups. Once cooled, remove from the muffin tin.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden on all sides.
  • Add the pesto and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.
  • Fill the broccoli Parmesan cups with the pesto chicken. Top with slices of tomatoes and basil.
  • Broccoli Parmesan Cups can be stored up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 1 gram

WALNUT PESTO CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN



Walnut Pesto Chicken With Garlic and Parmesan image

This is my own recipe I just made today and it was delicious ^^ So please try it out. It is freakin delicious!

Provided by Vylet Chef

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup walnuts (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (medium sized, minced)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 lbs chicken breasts (Diced, Boneless, Skinless)
3 garlic cloves (smashed)
1 lb egg noodles

Steps:

  • Combine the basil in with the walnuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. Add the garlic, salt and pepper then pulse a few times more.
  • Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended.
  • If the chicken is frozen, then cook the chicken in about a half cup of water till it is thawed enough to dice into cubes. Smash the garlic and add to the water and finish cooking the chicken.
  • Boil a pot of water and add the egg noodles and cook to desired softness, I like mine a little al dente so it only took about 6 minutes. Drain the water from the noodles and chicken and mix it all together with the pesto.

PESTO PARMESAN CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Pesto adds a flavor twist to this easy Chicken Helper® dinner-ready in just 25 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 box Chicken Helper™ crispy Parmesan chicken
1/4 cup refrigerated basil pesto
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons refrigerated basil pesto
2 small plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, stir hot water, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and the sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup pesto. Cover to keep warm. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
  • Meanwhile, cut each chicken breast into 3 to 5 slices, holding knife at an angle. Slices should be about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Place chicken in medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon milk to moisten. Add seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) to coat chicken.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and the oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Carefully add chicken to hot butter mixture; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Turn chicken, cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until golden brown and centers are no longer pink.
  • Place chicken on individual plates. Spoon and spread 1 1/2 teaspoons pesto over chicken for each serving. Top with tomato slices; serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHICKEN PESTO PARMESAN (NON-BREADED)



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A non-breaded but super tasty spin on chicken parmesan. This is a recipe I just threw together one day when I was trying to think of something to do with chicken breasts and a little leftover pasta sauce. It's EASY and takes no time at all to prep if you have pre-made sauce and pesto. I make this with Kittencal's Perfect Pesto (#144195) and my own Magic Fresh Tomato Sauce (#388224). I never bother measuring myself, so you might have to adjust the amount of tomato sauce so it's close to but not covering the top of the chicken. Serve this with angel hair pasta if desired. Once again, I will beg you to use real shredded parmesan cheese and not the powdered stuff in a can. This makes a huge difference, and you don't even have to shred it yourself if you don't want to - just pick up a bag of pre-shredded. Any Italian blend cheese works great too.

Provided by ItalianMama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thawed if using frozen)
2 cups tomato sauce (you can use regular spaghetti or pizza sauce)
4 teaspoons prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (or a mixture of parmesan and mozzarella)

Steps:

  • Spoon a little tomato sauce in a baking pan to cover the bottom and lay chicken breasts on top. Add more sauce around (but not on top of) breasts as desired, but only enough to come a little way up the sides of the chicken - make sure the top is uncovered!.
  • Divide and spread pesto on each chicken breast, adjusting the quantity depending on how much you like pesto - I use a lot!
  • Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes until chicken is done (juices run clear). The exact amount of time will vary depending on the size/thickness of your chicken, so you have to watch them (I recommend a meat thermometer).
  • About 5-10 minutes before chicken is done, top each breast with shredded cheese.
  • Serve chicken breasts with or without pasta, spooning sauce from the pan around or on top of chicken.

PESTO PARMESAN CHICKEN



Pesto Parmesan Chicken image

Need a yummy idea for chicken breasts? Try this 4-ingredient idea using crispy panko bread crumbs.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
3 tablespoons basil pesto
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2-inch thick.
  • In shallow dish, mix together pesto and mayonnaise. In another shallow dish. mix together bread crumbs and cheese. Dip chicken into pesto mixture then dip in panko mixture. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F) and coating is golden brown. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil are essential for a flavorful pesto. Make sure to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best taste.
  • Adjust the ingredients to your liking: If you like a more garlicky pesto, add more garlic. If you prefer a nuttier flavor, add more pine nuts. You can also adjust the amount of olive oil to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto: This will help to create a smooth and creamy sauce. If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can chop the ingredients by hand, but it will take a little longer.
  • Store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the pesto for up to 3 months.
  • Pesto is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. Try it on pasta, pizza, sandwiches, salads, or as a marinade for chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Pesto Parmesan Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavorful pesto, tender chicken, and melted Parmesan cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.

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