Pesto Chicken With Pistachio Crust Recipe

Name: Pesto Chicken With Pistachio Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pesto; 3 cups fresh basil; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup pistachios (shells removed); 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); fresh ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; Chicken; 2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil or butter; 1/2 cup pistachios (shells removed); 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

Pesto
3 cups fresh basil
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pistachios (shells removed)
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Chicken
2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil or butter
1/2 cup pistachios (shells removed)
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0. Remove shells from all pistachios & spread them on a cookie sheet. Toast them for 5-10 minutes.
2
Put all pesto ingredients, except olive oil, in food processor or blender, and blend until finely chopped.
3
Slowly add 1/3 cup olive oil, as you continue blending.
4
Taste a bit. Add salt, pepper, etc, to your liking.
5
Remove pesto to a bowl. Pat chicken breasts with a paper towel, if needed, and spread pesto on both sides of breasts. There should be plenty left over for pasta. I let mine sit with the sauce on them for about an hour, but it's not necessary.
6
Use food processor to chop remaining 1/2 cup pistachios finely. (I would at least rinse it out before this step.)
7
Pour pistachios into a shallow bowl or plate. Mix in Italian breadcrumbs. Coat both sides of chicken breasts with crunched pistachios. This will be the crust.
8
Heat the 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet. Cook chicken on high heat until done, about 5-6 minutes on each side.
9
Serve with gnocchi, or your favorite pasta.

446

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pesto, 3 cups fresh basil, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup pistachios (shells removed), and more.

Yes, Pesto Chicken With Pistachio Crust falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pesto Chicken With Pistachio Crust

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