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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (210g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 bunch fresh basil

Calories 473
Calories from Fat 269 (56%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 29.9g 46%
Saturated Fat 5.7g 28%
Monounsaturated Fat 8.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 725mg 30%
Potassium 362mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 21.2g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 30.1g 60%

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Creamy Pesto Chicken

Recipe #380935 | 1 hour | 15 min prep | add private note

By: Destiney's Kitchen
Jul 10, 2009

This dish is one of my first originals. It has quickly become my favorite and because it is nearly impossible to mess up, is a sure winner for company. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375.
  2. 2
    Place chicken in ungreased 13x9 pan (may use a larger pan or two pans to insure a single layer of chicken).
  3. 3
    Finely chop Basil & Garlic or place Basil leaves and peeled Garlic cloves in a food processor/blender/chopper and blend until finely chopped. You could also use a pre-made pesto instead.
  4. 4
    Add Pesto to Mayo along with the Cheese, Salt & Pepper and mix.
  5. 5
    Cover the Chicken with the Pesto sauce and bake, uncovered, for 30-45 minute.

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From: Tea Jenny

On Sep 29, 2009

This was a very nice way to serve chicken and as you say very easy you can't mess up. I also used a mexican blend of cheddar, as I had parmesan in my pesto which I had leftover's from another dish. I will make it again. The leftover paste that I had (as I only used half the chicken) I spead on toast and grilled it with a bit of tomato on top for supper it was great. Made for PAC Fall 09

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  • From: Gretchen,in IN.

    On Jul 13, 2009

    I made this for supper last night,& it was very good, I made spaghetti pesto along with it. my boys liked it to. i will be putting this on my next grocery list.

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