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    Home » Low Carb

    Easy Pesto Chicken

    By Charlotte  |  May 28, 2018  |  Updated July 4, 2018

    Posted In: Chicken, Diabetes Diet, Healthy Diet, Low Carb, Main Dish

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    pesto chicken salad on white plate

     

    low carb pesto chicken

    Don't you just love pesto?? It is awesomely delicious and can be used in so many recipes! The traditional use for pesto (in my mind) is with pasta, which is also very good,  but I want to branch out and see if I can add a touch of pesto to other recipes. Since pesto is basically oil, basil, nuts and garlic, it is a low carb food. In today's post, I will show you how to make pesto chicken (I grilled mine but you can also cook on the stove top) and ways to incorporate it into delicious low carb meals. Lets get started:

    HOW TO MAKE PESTO CHICKEN

    pesto in measuring cup

    Measure out your pesto. You may use either homemade pesto or store bought. Don't you just love the color??

     

     

     

    raw chicken mixed with pesto

    A shot of the chicken mixed with the pesto. The chicken breast I had was fairly thick, so I cut it into rounds. 

     

     

     

    pesto chicken on grill

    This pic shows the pesto chicken on the grill. Don't be discouraged to try this recipe if you don't have a grill! You can get excellent results on your stove stop- especially if you are using an iron skillet.

     

     

    pesto chicken

    Here's a shot of the finished pesto chicken with a little mozzarella cheese melted on top. YUM! See the next few pics for ideas on how to use the chicken in some low carb meals.

     

     

    pesto chicken sandwich

    Try the pesto chicken in a sandwich using very thin sliced bread! I added lettuce and tomato and some caesar dressing. Feel free to use your favorite dressing. (The bread I used was about 7gm carb per slice.)

     

     

    pesto chicken salad

    Pesto chicken adds a burst of flavor to salads. Here I added roasted red peppers, spinach, cherry tomatoes, olives and feta cheese.

     

    pesto chicken on grill

    Low Carb Pesto Chicken

    Keep low carb pesto chicken on hand to add a burst of flavor to salads and wraps.  Chop it up and stuff into mushrooms and bell peppers.  
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 218kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    • 1.75 lb chicken breasts
    • ¼ cup pesto
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese optional

    Instructions

    • Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into long thin pieces. Place in small mixing bowl.
    • Add pesto to chicken and mix well to coat all pieces.  Place in refrigerator until ready to cook.
    • Either sautéed pieces in iron skillet (coated with olive oil) or grill over medium heat until chicken is completely done  and registers 165 degrees on meat thermometer.  
    • Sprinkle chicken with mozzarella or parm cheese and melt. (optional)
    • Use chicken on salads, in wraps or sandwiches.  Use as protein food for meal prep.  
    Nutrition Facts
    Low Carb Pesto Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
     
    218
    Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    10
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    92
    mg
    31
    %
    Sodium
     
    308
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    496
    mg
    14
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Fiber
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Sugar
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    30
    g
    60
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    310
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1.6
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    70
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    0.6
    mg
    3
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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