Description
This Creamy Pesto Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, juicy grape tomatoes, and a luscious creamy pesto sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lb. total)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pesto
Instructions
- Fillet or Pound Chicken: Fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces or pound the chicken to an even thickness, then cut each breast in half to create four portions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes). Remove to a plate.
- Prepare Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining oil, garlic, and tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté until tomatoes soften.
- Add Cream and Pesto: Stir in heavy cream and pesto. Simmer sauce, adjust seasoning, then return chicken to skillet. Simmer briefly to heat through.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- The type of pesto used can vary, from basil to red pesto.
- Look for affordable pesto brands like Alessi, Barilla, Classico, or Filippo Berio.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sodium: 403 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
