keto pesto chicken

This Chicken with Pesto Cream Sauce is low carb comfort food at it&#x27;s finest! Grilled Garlic Chicken is smothered with a Creamy Pesto Alfredo sauce making it a decadent keto-friendly dinner!

Chicken with Pesto Cream Sauce (keto + low carb)

chicken breast, fat

olive oil

garlic, crushed

lemon juice

garlic powder

pepper

salt

white wine (or chicken broth)

pesto

heavy cream

parmesan cheese

tomatoes (optional: see notes below)

For the Garlic Chicken: Combine the olive oil,...

For the Garlic Chicken: Combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon and spices in a small bowl and stir until combined.

Place the sliced chicken breast in a plastic...

Place the sliced chicken breast in a plastic bag and pour marinade over the chicken. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

Heat grill to medium heat (about 375 degrees)...

Heat grill to medium heat (about 375 degrees) and grill chicken 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken has reached an internal temp of 165 degrees.

For the Pesto Cream Sauce: Heat a large...

For the Pesto Cream Sauce: Heat a large deep skillet or a medium size sauce pan to medium heat.

Add the white wine and pesto and bring...

Add the white wine and pesto and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan. Stir the mixture and allow it to simmer over low heat until it reaches your desired consistency.

Serve each chicken grilled chicken breast with pesto...

Serve each chicken grilled chicken breast with pesto cream sauce and diced tomatoes if desired.

This is a picture-perfect keto diet meal: chicken breasts topped with mozzarella cheese and pesto sauce. Pesto, made from basil, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese,...

This Pesto Chicken Recipe Is Super Easy and Keto Diet-Approved

"For the Chicken: 4 6-oz boneless

chicken breasts

tsp salt

tsp black pepper

basil pesto

mozzarella cheese

For Plating: 6 cups baby arugula

red onion

cherry tomatoes

Tbsp white wine vinegar"

Prep the chicken. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper. Place chicken breasts in pan and coat with oil, salt, and pepper. Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until chicken is done (165°F). Top with cheese. Top chicken breasts with pesto and cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Plate and serve. Divide arugula and onion among serving plates. Top with chicken and tomatoes. Drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and the vinegar; drizzle overall.

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