Creamy Pesto Chicken
Creamy pesto chicken is a fast, easy, and impressive main dish for dinner.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 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
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup pesto
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces. Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes total). Remove to a clean plate.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the remaining olive oil, minced garlic, and halved grape tomatoes. Sauté for about five minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Add the heavy cream and pesto to the skillet with the tomatoes and stir. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and adjust the salt or pepper if needed.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet with the tomatoes and sauce, turning to coat. Simmer for a few minutes to heat through. Serve hot.
Notes
You can use any type of pesto; basil or red pesto works well. Look for affordable pesto brands like Alessi or Barilla.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
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