PESTO MUSHROOM CHICKEN
My husband is an avid hunter, so we enjoy lots of game, But when I cook chicken, this is the recipe I turn to. Pesto, cheese and mushrooms make it special. -Jennifer Tomlinson, Hamilton, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 5-10 minutes on each side or until juices run clear., Meanwhile, for pesto, combine the basil, nuts, garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor; cover and process until well blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a stream. Spoon over chicken. Top each with a slice of mozzarella. Sprinkle mushrooms around chicken. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and mushrooms are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 31g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
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siwe masilela
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious.
Daria Polewaczyk
[email protected]This dish is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
ash hh
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy chicken and mushrooms.
Karisha Brown
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Md Hamim 13
[email protected]I've also made this dish with shrimp instead of chicken. It's just as good!
Bhoora Lal
[email protected]This dish is also great served cold. I often make it ahead of time and then pack it for lunch.
ryan james
[email protected]I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes to the pesto sauce for a little bit of heat.
Soapy Egg
[email protected]I've made this dish with both boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs. Both are good, but I prefer the thighs because they're more flavorful.
CODBEAST1234 5678
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of pesto on the weekend and then use it to make this dish during the week.
Walid Hasan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto sauce helped to mask the mushroom flavor.
Kimoy Hendricks
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I usually serve it with pasta or rice.
Waqas Liaqat
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different types of mushrooms and pesto and it always turns out great.
Maddie hymon
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto sauce is so easy to make and it really elevates the chicken.
Shoaib Lashari
[email protected]This pesto mushroom chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the pesto sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans and it was a complete meal.