EASY Creamy Basil Pesto Parmesan CHICKEN with Mashed turnips & Wilted Cress

[@pixie3760]

I love Rik's simple basic recipes. What I love is anyone can make them ❣

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you like them! Yes anyone can. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@Ejuicey]

There you go again, spoiling us all with yet another smasher. Have an awesome weekend Rick

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. A couple of different ingredients today. Best, Rik

[@catharinaf.8793]

This Sauce Looks wonderful. Got to try this.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

Another delicious chicken and sauce. Chicken needs a sauce. So thanks for sharing another one, Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Agreed! Best, Rik

[@margiejcupcakeprincess]

It’s a great day when Ric shows up with a great dish

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@timothyhays1817]

It's been years since I had a turnip. I enjoyed it.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidhuggan6315]

Same. Had it a lot back in the UK. My Mam used to cook it on Christmas Day

[@ritalawson7020]

This sauce would be lovely with fish and turkey

[@BackyardChef]

Indeed it would and over pasta. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@CuriousCrow-mp4cx]

Just up my street with the flavours and textures in this one. I could switch out the turnip, and add some cooked penne pasta. Yum!

[@BackyardChef]

Yes indeed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Taylor-xv2vc]

Look at THAT!! Scrummy Yummy

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@maryallan453]

That looks absolutely scrumptious. I haven't heard "dandies" for decades. I remember my Dad telling me to wash my dandies when I was a little girl. He was from Dewsbury in Yorkshire.

[@BackyardChef]

Great memories. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Kelly-ro6xx]

❤❤❤ Never had mashed turnips by themselves always had mashed potatoes. Never had watercress like you fixed either. The chicken looks wonderful and I will try it this way. Pesto is so delicious but creamier has to be on another level! Thanks Rik❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Very tasty dish. Best, Rik

[@lilliankeane5731]

Tasty tasty tasty Rik, thanks for all the tips ! Pesto cream sauce will have to go on my home menus. 🙌🏼👍🏼.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@kirsiselei8703]

Thats so awesome❤ Love turnips. Will do this soon🤤😍❤️

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kevowski]

That looks proper tasty Rik (except for the turnip 😂) That cheesy cream & pesto sauce is a great idea and I’m going to try that with some rigatoni with the chicken sliced on top.😊 Thank you for sharing and have a cracking weekend👍🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Kev. Yes sauce over pasta very nice. Easy too! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@audreycastelton2655]

I just love pesto (watercress and parmesan) - another cracking recipe, Rik and a must make! ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Hope you enjoy - good on pasta too. Best, Rik

[@audreycastelton2655]

@@BackyardChef 👍 you read my mind!!!! 😂

[@BackyardChef]

@@audreycastelton2655 Thank you. Best, Rik

[@amandah4834]

A lovely dish Rik I love watercress but iv never had it wilted thank you , I did laugh when you said good luck to you 🤣priceless , Amanda xx

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha Thank you. Best, Rik

[@DubbleH27]

Great dish ...it's on the list for next week!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@Joe_0808]

thank you for sharing! looks delicious.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@roger5159]

What a lovely meal Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@wwsuwannee7993]

Turnips make the best gratin I have ever tasted. I could eat them just boiled with butter, salt and pepper. The top greens are tasty etc. etc. I love turnips :) Rutabaga tops are just as good, and most garden folks just throw them out...NOOOOO :) Actually this holds true to all brassicas...broccoli, cauliflower etc. Chicken pesto...what can I say...good.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Agreed. Best, Rik

[@susan_elizabeth]

Looks wonderful, Rik! I've never tried mashed turnips, so I'm looking forward to tasting it! Creamy pesto sauce over chicken is something I make but differently from what you show here. I'm making everything your way soon so I can taste it. Can't wait! Thank you, as always! 💜

[@BackyardChef]

Be careful; I have strange tastes - I eat nearly everything. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@pixie3760]

Here in Australia I do turnip and carrot mashed together...absolutely delicious.

[@chiccabay9911]

Definitely home made Pesto,much better ingredients.I love Turnps.Thanks....just making your Pea and Ham Soup.It´s rather chilly and foggy here today so perfect weather for it.

[@BackyardChef]

Keep wrapped up! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Ann-nv5sm]

I love carrot& turnip or swede mashed together never tried mashed turnip on its own definitely will try it though , that whole plate full looked so delicious too ❤you really spoil us Rik x

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Glad you liked it. Best, Rik

[@sharonwilliams2757]

LOVE TURNIPS BUT NEVER HAD MASH👌 CHEF RIK THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US ♥️ LOOKS DIVINE 😋

[@BackyardChef]

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[@워니데이-u1x]

I want to try it, too. I'm enjoying the video.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@denisecook5499]

I love this, will definitely try it. When I was working I used to buy a tub of chicken pasta salad with a creamy pesto sauce for lunch (it also had sliced celery & semi-dried tomato mixed in too), and since I retired I really miss it, so I'll attempt to make that too with this sauce. Thank you Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds amazing! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@leighDrusllalyle2304]

I LOVE the pepperiness of watercress (rich in iron and Vitamin B complex) but I have never cooked it. I would be the one chomping on the leaves, stems and all even before the cooking pot had a look in! This chicken dish looks amazing! Thanks, Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@judithmatthews8460]

Here in NZ the Māori (indigenous people) use watercress in their cooking. It grows wild and is plentiful with a smaller leaf and slightly different flavour here. It’s used widely in boil up which is traditional dish of pork bones watercress, potatoes and dumpling. Or in toroi which is a preserving dish made by cooking mussels and watercress left to ferment in class jars. So watercress cooked like this is familiar and delicious . Using it with basil is something I’ve not done and must try. Go great together I would think.

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@michaelamann3060]

Well what a great idea. Thank you. 💕

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Sr19769p]

When's the recipe book out? You're a great cook who knows what he's on about. Great meals for the home cook 👍.

[@BackyardChef]

Appreciated. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@TruessRod]

I know what I'm having for dinner!!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@joniangelsrreal6262]

👁👁 Always a pleasure Master Chef I love how you introduce vegetables I’ve never eaten in so many of your videos …🫶🏼

[@BackyardChef]

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[@sheilabrown3885]

Yummy that looks delicious ❤ thank you

[@BackyardChef]

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[@PAM-ud9lv]

Omg this I tomorrow nights dinner. Got everything I need to make it bar the watercress so it will be spinach and mash cause I don’t like turnip but the chicken and sauce omg um yum yum. Rik you are a champion. Thanks as always take care Have a good weekend

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@BlackJesus8463]

Nice!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@Noname-ni1dy]

One of your best yet, I’ve got to try this one!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. An easy one too. Best, Rik

[@Kay-dg1ep]

I really like the unconventional use of basil pesto! Thanks! 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Makes a fantastic easy sauce. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@rickybryan1759]

You should add an Aussie pizza to your Aussie playlist (egg, bacon, onion, cheese, HP sauce)

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds a belter. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@dawntilldusk2356]

As always, i’m smashing that like button before I’ve even watched👍🏼 because I know we’re in for another treat, thanks for another great video Rik ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Love that! Thank You. Best, Rik

[@ladymeringue9870]

Please wait a few minutes before liking a video. KZbin automatically ignore any likes before a video has got going because they assume it hasn’t or won’t be watched.

[@BackyardChef]

@@ladymeringue9870 Thank You. Best, Rik

[@maryrecupero4803]

Brilliant ❤ Thank you, Chef Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank for sharing. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@pixie3760]

That looks delicious. 🍗

[@BackyardChef]

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[@suerobinson844]

A sweed is from Sweden 😂. You are making me hungry 😋. ❤ your store bought pesto not everyone has a food processor. ❤ from Queensland 🌺

[@BackyardChef]

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[@priscillajoseph765]

FABULOUS Rik👌

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[@telebubba5527]

Interesting low carb dish! Although I'm not a great fan of chicken these days, because it usually doesn't have much taste. I might try it with a chicken leg to get more flavour out of it. The skin will stay on better too then.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@nandldecorating1223]

Thats it Rik I'm round yours for tea! 😅 looks bloody lovely.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Place set - this is real tasty and easy! Great with pasta too! Best, Rik

[@kimdodd6677]

Oh yyuummmm ❤

[@BackyardChef]

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[@jezpenny348]

Omg that looks good love watercress any ideas for watercress recipes

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@philomenahearn1717]

Oooh I’ve got a chicken breast waiting for a recipe.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@philcleaver2703]

Gee Rick passed your site on to south African mates you now have a whole rugby team salivating

[@BackyardChef]

Shot, man! Appreciated 15 fold. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

I have never eaten turnips,except pickled.That would be Scotlands neeps.I doubt you have much time to watch KZbin,but an American home cook,she is good called Mandy in the Making often does chicken pesto type dishes.I think most people really buy jar pesto,as it’s very popular here in the States.One of the reasons I make my own is because you get such big bunches when you buy it in the supermarket,and if you don’t process it you end up throwing it out.😊

[@BackyardChef]

Homemade is always good - most wont though in the UK. Your right I don't watch anything no TV or YT. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@bonnieobrien1478]

YUMMY!! 😋👏👏😋

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidmurphy816]

That chicken in creamy pesto & Parmesan sauce looks delicious Rik, I’ve noticed that the chicken breasts you get are so much larger than are normally available here in the UK. Re the Swede/Turnip debate, when I was growing up in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in the 60’s we called the white fleshed variety swedes & the orange fleshed ones turnips - totally confusing I know!🙄 Also you are correct about turnips being grown purely to feed the sheep in winter, my Irish Dad came from a farming family going back a couple of generations, when my Mum used to make a big pot of mashed turnip (swede) he’d always recognise the smells coming from the kitchen when he got home from work & would shout out - “Don’t be giving me any of that sheeps food!” 😆 & he meant it! We kids all loved it, as did our Mum, but he would never have it on his plate, tbh I don’t think he’d ever actually tasted it … but he was adamant!🤨😠 Weird thing is my Mum was a traditional home cook & made huge pots of soup a couple of times a week in winter, & he’d quite happily enjoy a big plate of soup most days before his main course, obviously quite oblivious to the fact that hidden amongst the carrots, onions, leeks, potatoes, herbs & pulses etc was a big plump turnip, finely diced beyond recognition of course!🥣😋🤭😆😂 Thanks as always Rik & hope you have a great weekend. xx 👨🏼‍🍳👍👌💖

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha Mum's know how to look after. Loved reading this. Cheers, mate. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidmurphy816]

@ 😁👍

[@lizjohnson6324]

Will do this dish soon can’t wait.Could you use red pesto Rick

[@BackyardChef]

Yes indeed! I couldn't find any - That is how I would go. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@karenlloyd1705]

Oh, this looks amazing! Going to have this tomorrow

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you like it! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@KevinPhelann-gc1tu]

Looks great where's the spuds

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha chuck some on. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@45182]

I wondered how you did that. It’s like when I made Jambalaya, the recipe called for Creole seasoning, Morton season all & Chef Paul Prudhomme Seafood magic. I didn’t have them so I googled it & found the ingredients & was able to make them.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@rickybryan1759]

Also Toowoomba Pasta!

[@BackyardChef]

Yes the Outback one. Great suggestion. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@rickybryan1759]

@ cheers I have to make it for my daughter next visit

[@BackyardChef]

@@rickybryan1759 Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joaniemarjoriemarriott342]

Thanks for showing how to slice the chicken breast on slight diagonal for clean slices of a longer length

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joaniemarjoriemarriott342]

I appreciate store bought pesto. When available I add a couple small jars to my pantry treasures. Watercress is genuinely hard to find in my region. I probably substitute radish shoots or similar as available.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Like deployed 👍

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[@jasminepautsch5286]

A new air fryer??

[@BackyardChef]

Bigger oven. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jasminepautsch5286]

@ are you going to review it for us, my husband said no your no getting it ,I only have my HYsapientia because of you 😂

[@BackyardChef]

@@jasminepautsch5286 Ha ha ha oh dear - I actually have the new HYSapientia filmed and ready for upload will be soon. Never thought of a review for this big oven. It is good and bad like them all. Thanks you. Best, Rik

[@annikee5925]

Good luck to you! LMAO. Indeed.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@philomenahearn1717]

Turnip is milder in glavour

[@BackyardChef]

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[@tonistoian1480]

😋😋😋😋😋😋❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik