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Keto Creamy Pesto Chicken Skillet (30 Minutes)
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Keto Creamy Pesto Chicken Skillet (30 Minutes)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 425
A quick, one-pan creamy pesto chicken dish loaded with rich flavor — ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Skillet

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • For the Creamy Pesto Sauce

For the Creamy Pesto Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto (sugar-free, store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (optional add-in)

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Add chicken to the skillet and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  • Reduce heat to medium and pour in heavy cream, pesto, and Parmesan.
  • Stir until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken.
  • Add red pepper flakes and optional spinach.
  • Simmer 3–5 minutes until the sauce is creamy and the spinach is wilted.
  • Serve hot.
Calories: 425kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30-minute keto meals, creamy chicken skillet, keto pesto chicken