Pan Fried Chicken with Red Pepper Pesto
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Pan Fried Chicken with Red Pepper Pesto. Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection with a simple blend of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then pan-seared to create a crispy, savory crust. The star of this dish is the homemade red pepper pesto, a luscious blend of roasted red peppers, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, zesty lemon juice, and crunchy pine nuts. This creamy, aromatic pesto adds a burst of smoky and herby flavors that perfectly complement the tender chicken. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy nights yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve it with a side of roasted veggies, pasta, or a crisp green salad for a complete, restaurant-quality meal at home. Keywords: pan fried chicken, red pepper pesto, quick chicken recipes, easy dinner ideas, homemade pesto.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Roasted red peppers
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
To make the red pepper pesto, place the roasted red peppers, fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, pine nuts, and extra virgin olive oil in a food processor or blender.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve each chicken breast topped with a generous dollop of the red pepper pesto.
Optional: Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Pan Fried Chicken with Red Pepper Pesto!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.8 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.7 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 594 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 3034 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 229.2 g | 458% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 402 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 933 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
