Creamy Parmesan Pesto Chicken Skillet

Chicken RecipesOne Pot Meal
Written By Mandy Making

Want a chicken dish that’s easy to make but looks and tastes more sophisticated? Here you go! My friend Glamber showed me this recipe and we are SO glad she did!

This makes about 4 servings.

NOTES I left out the peas because I don’t like them.

*If you want to watch the video of this being made, this recipe starts at the 0:54 mark.

Southern comfort food at its finest!

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally to create 4 thin filets

  • olive oil for cooking

    Pesto Chicken Rub:

  • 3 tablespoons pesto

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

    Parmesan Pesto Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced

  • 1 shallot, chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon flour

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1/4 cup half and half or heavy cream (or more to taste)

  • 1/4 cup pesto

  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (optional)

  • 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1” pieces

  • 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed

  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Here’s how to make it

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