Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken
Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Green Salad
Ingredients
- 6 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 Tbsp butter, divided
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomato pesto
- ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add half of chicken, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned. Remove from skillet. Repeat with 2 Tbsp butter and remaining chicken.
- Add broth, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cream and pesto; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in basil.
- Return chicken to skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is thickened.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (32-oz) pkg refrigerated mashed potatoes
- 1 (10-oz) pkg spring mix
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup olive oil vinaigrette
- ½ (5-oz) pkg seasoned croutons
Side Dish Instructions
- Heat potatoes according to package directions.
- Toss together spring mix, carrots, and vinaigrette in a large bowl just before serving. Sprinkle with croutons.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
434
|
361
|
795
|
| Fat (g) | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| Protein (g) | 42 | 11 | 53 |
| Carb (g) | 4 | 34 | 38 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 390 | 777 | 1167 |
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