CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN

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You really won't miss the cheese at all in this dairy-free pesto. It's especially good over cauliflower rice or gluten-free pasta. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
PESTO:
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canned coconut milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 5 ingredients; brush over chicken. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, place basil, parsley and salt in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. While processing, gradually add coconut milk in a steady stream until mixture is pureed. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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