🌿 Parmesan Herb Chicken with Creamy Lemon Pesto is a dish that combines crispy, golden Parmesan-crusted chicken, perfectly roasted potatoes, and a bright, zesty pesto cream sauce. Each bite is packed with fresh, herbaceous flavor, balanced by the richness of the creamy sauce. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🧄 Lemon Pesto Cream Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp prepared basil pesto
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon 🍋
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Roasted Potatoes
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍃 Garnish
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Additional grated Parmesan cheese
• Lemon wedges for serving 🍋
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🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
• Combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a shallow dish.
• Dip chicken bites in beaten egg, then coat in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook chicken pieces for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove from skillet and keep warm.
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2. Make the Lemon Pesto Cream Sauce
• In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in heavy cream, pesto, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
• Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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3. Roast the Potatoes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, oregano, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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4. Assemble the Plate
• Serve roasted potatoes as the base.
• Top with Parmesan-crusted chicken.
• Drizzle generously with lemon pesto cream sauce.
• Garnish with fresh basil, additional Parmesan, and a wedge of lemon for a bright finish.
• Serve immediately.
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✨ A crispy, creamy dish that’s full of fresh, zesty flavor.
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