Best 7 Pesto Pan Fried Chicken Recipes

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If you're looking to switch up your regular, boring chicken dishes, then pesto pan-fried chicken is a great option worth trying. This dish is packed with flavor and is remarkably easy to make. With a few key ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will have your taste buds singing. This article will guide you through the process of making pesto pan-fried chicken, providing you with all the necessary information and tips to ensure success.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breasts, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, pesto, penne pasta, cherry tomato, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch (2cm) strips
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
½ tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup pesto
3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
¾ cup cherry tomato, halved
parmesan cheese, to garnish
fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned.
  • Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.
  • Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes.
  • Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
  • To serve, sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil on top!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 6 grams

PESTO "FRIED" CHICKEN



Pesto

Make and share this Pesto "Fried" Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons purchased pesto sauce (I use Classico)
1/4 cup corn flake crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • Brush pesto over chicken breast fillets, coating both sides.
  • Coat with Corn Flake crumbs.
  • Bake on non-stick cookie sheet for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

3-INGREDIENT PESTO FRIED CHICKEN



3-Ingredient Pesto Fried Chicken image

We like breadcrumbs here for an old-school cutlet feel, but panko would work just fine in their place.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Chicken     Pan-Fry     Fry     Basil     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil (for frying; about 2 cups)
1 cup plain fine breadcrumbs
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 large)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup basil pesto, plus more for serving
Special Equipment
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Pour oil into a large heavy skillet fitted with thermometer to come 1/2" up sides. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish or rimmed baking sheet.
  • Season chicken all over with salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup pesto all over chicken. Dip chicken into breadcrumbs, turning to coat and pressing with your fingertips to adhere.
  • Carefully add chicken to hot oil, then reduce heat to medium. Fry 4 minutes, then flip and continue to fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack.
  • Serve chicken with pesto alongside for dipping.

PESTO PAN-FRIED CHICKEN



Pesto Pan-Fried Chicken image

Make and share this Pesto Pan-Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup flour
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
lemon slice, for garnish (optional)
fresh basil sprig (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Coat chicken with pesto, then dip in flour, then dip in egg mixture and lastly, dip in seasoned bread crumbs combined with Parmesan cheese.
  • In a large nonstick or well-seasoned skillet, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and cook about 2 minutes on, each side, until coating is golden brown and chicken is cooked through. Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add more oil to the skillet as needed during frying.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and basil.

PESTO MEATBALLS



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Pesto does double duty in these yummy meatballs. Add some to the ground meat mixture, then simmer the meatballs in chicken broth and pesto for an extra herby kick.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the turkey with the breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup pesto, the milk and grated Parmesan; form into small balls.
  • Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until just browned, then add the chicken broth and remaining 1/4 cup pesto and simmer until cooked through. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened.

EASY PESTO CHICKEN SKILLET



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This is a tasty budget meal that incorporates a handful of ingredients found in your pantry. The key to this cooking properly is keeping the chicken and broccoli florets an even size. I highly recommend freshly prepared pesto.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Pesto Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
6 ounces gemelli pasta
3 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
¼ cup whipping cream
¼ cup fresh basil pesto
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
  • Pour chicken broth into the skillet and add gemelli. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely cooked, about 5 more minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and pesto until combined. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1361.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHICKEN-PESTO PAN PIZZA



Chicken-Pesto Pan Pizza image

A packaged pesto mix tastefully replaces traditional tomato sauce in this tempting pizza from Juanita Fleck. "Served alongside a tossed green salad, this is one of my husband's favorite meals," wries the Bullhead City, Arizona cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 envelope pesto sauce mix
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
4 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Unroll pizza crust into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Prick dough several items with a fork. Bake at 425° for 7 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, combine the water, oil and pesto sauce mix in a saucepan. Cook until heated through (do not boil). Add the spinach, ricotta and onion. , Spread over crust. Top with chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes and Swiss and Romano cheeses. Bake at 425° for 7 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve a crispy and flavorful crust, ensure that the chicken is patted dry before coating it in the pesto mixture.
  • For an even coating, use your hands to gently massage the pesto into the chicken, ensuring that it is evenly distributed.
  • If you prefer a thicker crust, consider double-coating the chicken in the pesto mixture.
  • To prevent the pesto from burning during cooking, use a combination of olive oil and butter as the cooking fat. The butter will help to brown the chicken while the olive oil will prevent the pesto from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat to ensure that it cooks through without burning the pesto crust.
  • To achieve a golden-brown crust, flip the chicken pieces frequently during cooking.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more succulent and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

This delectable pesto pan-fried chicken recipe offers a unique and flavorful twist on a classic dish. With its crispy pesto crust and tender, juicy interior, this chicken is sure to impress. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elevated dish for a special occasion, this recipe is sure to deliver. So next time you're craving chicken, give this pesto pan-fried version a try - you won't be disappointed!

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