Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Zesty Pesto Chicken Crepes, a delightful fusion of tender chicken and vibrant basil pesto wrapped in delicate crepes. Perfect for brunch or an elegant dinner, this dish combines creamy textures and aromatic herbs to create a memorable culinary experience that will impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking chicken)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Crepe Batter: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, milk, and salt until smooth. Let rest for about 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat, let cool, then shred.
- 3. Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream and lemon juice. Stir until heated; do not boil. Add half of the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted.
- 4. Assemble the Crepes: Pour a small amount of batter into a hot non-stick skillet, swirling to coat evenly. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
- 5. Fill with Chicken: Place shredded chicken on one side of each crepe, spoon pesto over it, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- 6. Serve: Fold each crepe over the filling, drizzle with sauce, and serve elegantly plated.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg