Description
Pesto Chicken Crepes offer a delightful fusion of creamy pesto and tender chicken, wrapped in delicate crepes. This wholesome dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressive brunches with friends. The vibrant flavors and inviting aromas make these crepes an instant favorite, ensuring everyone will be asking for seconds. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this recipe guarantees a satisfying culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the crepe batter by whisking together eggs and milk. Gradually add flour, salt, and mix until smooth.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; lightly grease with olive oil or butter.
- Pour about half a cup of batter into the skillet and swirl to cover the bottom evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
- Remove the crepe, add shredded chicken mixed with pesto on one side, and fold over.
- Return to the skillet seam-side down and cook for another minute until warmed through and crispy.
- Serve hot drizzled with extra pesto and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg