Philly Creamy Pesto Chicken

Name: Philly Creamy Pesto Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil; 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts; 0.25 cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread; 0.33333334326744 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons pesto

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In this cream cheese pesto chicken recipe, cream cheese spread combines with store-bought pesto creating a spicy herb sauce that really dresses up sautéed chicken breasts.

Recipe by PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Updated on November 29, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
⅓ cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons pesto

Directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done, 170 degrees F (75 degrees C). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
Add cream cheese spread to skillet; cook on medium heat 5 minutes or until melted, stirring constantly. Whisk in broth and pesto; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened and well blended. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212	Calories
11g	Fat
2g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 177mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 170mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.