Best 5 Pressure Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken Stew Recipes

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When it comes to cooking a quick and flavorful meal, pressure cooker creamy pesto chicken stew is a perfect choice. This dish combines the richness of pesto sauce, the tenderness of chicken, and the convenience of pressure cooking to create a delicious and hearty stew that's ready in no time. With its creamy texture, vibrant green color, and aromatic herbs, this stew is sure to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your comfort food cravings.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PRESSURE COOKER CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN STEW



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I am a fan of thick stews and soups, so this dish is perfect! It's similar to a creamy broccoli soup. I replaced white rice with riced cauliflower for my low-carb-loving family. -Kim Banick, Turner, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce with mushrooms
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 ounces whole cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears
1 package (10 ounces) frozen riced cauliflower
Optional: Shredded Parmesan and fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine Alfredo sauce and pesto in medium-sized bowl. Set aside., Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Press cancel., Layer mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower and reserved sauce in pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 3 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure., Stir to combine. If desired, top with Parmesan and basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

PRESSURE COOKER CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN STEW



Pressure Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken Stew image

I am a fan of thick stews and soups, so this dish is perfect! It's similar to a creamy broccoli soup. I replaced white rice with riced cauliflower for my low-carb-loving family. -Kim Banick, Turner, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce with mushrooms
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 ounces whole cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears
1 package (10 ounces) frozen riced cauliflower
Optional: Shredded Parmesan and fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine Alfredo sauce and pesto in medium-sized bowl. Set aside., Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Press cancel., Layer mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower and reserved sauce in pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 3 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure., Stir to combine. If desired, top with Parmesan and basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

SLOW COOKER PESTO ALFREDO CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Easy Slow Cooker Pesto Alfredo Chicken and Pasta is one of the BEST crock pot recipes - just dump it all together and let the slow cooker do it's magic! Creamy, flavorful, and delicious - perfect for a busy weeknight.

Provided by Camille

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package Penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese - optional topping
2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil - optional topping
2 tomatoes (diced) - optional topping

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Pour Alfredo sauce, pesto, and tomatoes (undrained) on top of chicken.
  • Cook on low heat for 5-6 hours (or high heat for 3-4 hours) or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Near the end of the cooking time, cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks (it should come apart fairly easy).
  • Add the chicken and pasta back to slow cooker and mix together.
  • Serve topped with fresh Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and fresh diced tomatoes (optional toppings).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2982 kcal, Fat 67 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 497 mg, Sodium 1896 mg, Carbohydrate 361 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 223 mg

PESTO CHICKEN STEW WITH CHEESY DUMPLINGS



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A slow-cooked chicken casserole with Italian basil flavours that makes a perfect weekend one-pot

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tbsp olive oil
12-15 chicken thighs , skin removed, bone in
200g smoked bacon lardon or chopped bacon
1 large onion , chopped
4 celery sticks, chopped
3 leeks , chopped
4 tbsp plain flour
200ml white wine
1l chicken stock
2 bay leaves
200g frozen pea
140g sundried tomato
140g fresh pesto
small bunch basil , chopped
140g butter
250g self-raising flour
100g parmesan , grated
50g pine nut

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large casserole dish. Brown the chicken until golden on all sides - you might have to do this in batches - remove the chicken from the pan as you go and set aside.
  • Add the lardons to the pan and sizzle for a few mins, then add the onion, celery and leeks, and cook over a medium heat for 8-10 mins until the vegetables have softened. Stir in the flour, season and cook for a further 2 mins.
  • Gradually stir in the wine and allow it to bubble away, then stir in the stock. Return the chicken to the pan with the bay leaves and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 1½ hrs or until the chicken is tender. The stew can now be cooled and frozen if you're making ahead. Just defrost thoroughly, then gently warm through back in the pan before continuing.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Add the peas, sundried tomatoes, pesto and basil to the stew. To make the dumplings, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Mix in the grated cheese and add 150ml water, mixing with a cutlery knife to bring the crumbs together to form a light and sticky dough. Break off walnut-sized lumps and shape into small balls. Roll the tops of the dumplings in the pine nuts so a few stick to the outside, then place the dumplings on top of the stew and scatter with any remaining nuts. Put the dish in the oven and bake for 25 mins until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through. Serve with mashed potato and extra veg if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831 calories, Fat 52 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 50 grams protein, Sodium 2.7 milligram of sodium

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN



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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.

Provided by JODIE4

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 210.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh pesto, chicken, and vegetables will give your stew the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too much chicken or vegetables to the pot, the stew will not cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality pesto: A good quality pesto will make a big difference in the flavor of your stew. You can make your own pesto or use a store-bought brand.
  • Season the stew to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite toppings: Serve the stew with rice, pasta, or bread. You can also top the stew with grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, or chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

This pressure cooker creamy pesto chicken stew is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The stew is made with simple ingredients and is packed with flavor. It is also a healthy meal that is low in fat and calories. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pressure cooker creamy pesto chicken stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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