Easy Keto Chicken with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Our Keto Italian chicken with creamy pesto sauce is a practical and flavorful dish for those craving delicious low-carb Italian dinners. This recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated with garlic and olive oil and paired with a rich and creamy pesto sauce. This fantastic dish allows you to savor the essence of Italy while staying within your daily carb limits. Whether it’s a quick weekday meal or a special occasion, this recipe stands out as a wholesome and satisfying choice in our collection of low-keto Italian dinners.
How to Make It
Step 1
Slice the chicken breasts into approximately 1.5 cm (0.6 inch) thick pieces. Peel and mince the garlic. In a bowl, combine chicken breast, minced garlic, olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, chili powder, and black pepper. Toss the chicken until evenly coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (you can marinate it longer for more flavor).
Step 2
In a large pan over medium heat, combine the white wine and pesto. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Stir occasionally.
Step 3
Shred the Parmesan if not already shredded. Add the heavy cream and stir in the shredded Parmesan. Heat until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Keep the heat low to prevent burning. Set the sauce aside.
Step 4
Chop the sun-dried tomatoes into smaller pieces. Lightly grease a large skillet with a little olive oil or cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy.
Step 5
Remove the chicken from the fridge. Add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice golden color.
Step 6
Once the chicken is done, transfer it to serving plates. Pour the creamy pesto sauce over the cooked chicken. Optionally, serve with a side of fresh veggie salad.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
800 g
- Garlic
2 clove
- Extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup
- Garlic powder
0.5 tsp
- Lemon juice
1 tsp
- Chili powder
0.5 tsp
- Black pepper
0.5 tsp
- Sun dried tomatoes
3 tbsp, whole pieces
- White wine, other types
0.33 cup
- Pesto sauce, store bought
0.5 cup
- Heavy cream
0.5 cup
- Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)
0.5 cup, shredded