Description
Transport your taste buds to Italy with these Fresh Pesto Chicken Crepes! Light and fluffy crepes are filled with tender chicken and vibrant homemade pesto, creating a dish that bursts with flavor and nostalgia. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while evoking cherished memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup raw pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. **Prepare the Pesto**: In a food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and lemon juice until finely chopped. Gradually add olive oil while processing until smooth. Set aside.
- 2. **Cook the Chicken**: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil, cooking chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing.
- 3. **Make the Crepe Batter**: In a bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, and milk until smooth. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
- 4. **Cook the Crepes**: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour in about half a cup of batter, swirling to coat evenly. Cook each crepe for approximately 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- 5. **Assemble the Crepes**: Place sliced chicken in each crepe and generously spoon pesto on top. Fold or roll up each crepe carefully.
- 6. **Serve**: Transfer to plates; garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg