Pesto Cream Chicken Strips
Pesto Cream Chicken Strips feature tender chicken in a lush basil and Parmesan sauce enriched with pine nuts, garlic, and a hint of sherry. The sauce is velvety with a gentle tang from sour cream and nutty depth from toasted pine nuts, ideal for spooning over pasta or rice on a cozy weeknight.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pesto Cream Chicken Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in the garlic and sherry. Cook and stir until the liquid has reduced, the chicken is no longer pink, and the juices run clear.
- 2
Stir the pine nuts into the skillet, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Lower the heat to low, and stir in the basil, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Continue cooking until heated through.
- Calories 516.25 kcal High 26%
- Protein 47.61 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 25.57 g 9%
- Total Fat 21.43 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.97 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 184.82 mg High 62%
- Sodium 884.53 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 0.64 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 255.03 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 668.02 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 15.92 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 21.0 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pesto Cream Chicken Strips is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Sherry, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 516.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pesto Cream Chicken Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Sherry, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pesto Cream Chicken Strips?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 516.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pesto Cream Chicken Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Pesto Cream Chicken Strips healthy?
- Pesto Cream Chicken Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 516.25 calories and 47.61 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 884.53 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.97 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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