Creamy Pesto Chicken with Philly Spread
Tender sautéed chicken breasts are coated in a creamy pesto sauce made with Philadelphia cream cheese, chicken broth, and prepared pesto. The sauce brings together rich, tangy creaminess with fresh herb flavor and a gentle spicy note, making this an easy choice for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Pesto Chicken with Philly Spread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until done, 170 degrees F (75 degrees C). Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- 2
Add cream cheese spread to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until melted, stirring constantly. Whisk in broth and pesto. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and well blended. Pour over chicken.
- 3
Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- 4
Add the cream cheese spread to the skillet; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until melted, stirring constantly.
- 5
Whisk in the broth and pesto; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce is thickened and well blended.
- 6
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Calories 309.01 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 54.07 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 1.4 g 1%
- Total Fat 9.15 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.51 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 150.55 mg High 50%
- Sodium 249.63 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 1.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 56.31 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.62 mg Low Source 1%
- 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 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Philly Spread is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cheese Spread, Chicken Breast, Cooking Oil, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 309.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Pesto Chicken with Philly Spread made of?
- The main ingredients are Cheese Spread, Chicken Breast, Cooking Oil, Cream Cheese, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Pesto Chicken with Philly Spread?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Pesto Chicken with Philly Spread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Pesto Chicken with Philly Spread healthy?
- Creamy Pesto Chicken with Philly Spread has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 309.01 calories and 54.07 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 249.63 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.51 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk and Garlic, 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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