Description
Pesto Chicken Crepes are a delightful combination of tender chicken and vibrant basil pesto, enveloped in light and fluffy crepes. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner, this dish offers an elegant presentation that will impress guests while promising rich flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, these crepes are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper; bake for about 25 minutes until cooked through.
- 2. While the chicken bakes, whisk together eggs, flour, milk, and salt until smooth; let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
- 3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour in ½ cup of batter, swirl to coat the pan evenly, and cook until golden on both sides.
- 4. Shred the baked chicken and toss it with basil pesto.
- 5. Fill each crepe with the pesto chicken mixture, fold or roll them up.
- 6. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional pesto if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (150g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg