Creamy Pesto Chicken
Creamy pesto chicken is a fast and impressive dish, perfect for dinner to treat yourself or impress guests.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken (about 1.3 lb. total)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced in half
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup pesto
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces or pound to an even thickness, then cut each into four portions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and coat the surface. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes total). Remove chicken to a clean plate.
- Turn heat down to medium-low. Add remaining olive oil, garlic, and tomato halves to the skillet. Sauté for about five minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Add heavy cream and pesto and stir to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add chicken back to the skillet, coating with sauce. Simmer for a few minutes to heat through. Serve hot.
Notes
You can use any type of pesto; basil or red pesto work well. Look for affordable brands like Alessi or Barilla.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSodium: 403mgFiber: 2g
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