Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken is a delectable dish that marries the richness of creamy garlic pesto sauce with tender, juicy chicken. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lb total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fillet the chicken breasts into thinner pieces or pound them for even thickness, then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the chicken for about 7–10 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium-low; add remaining olive oil, garlic, and tomatoes to sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and pesto; let simmer briefly to combine flavors.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating it with sauce. Simmer together for a few more minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 142mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.