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Creamy Pesto Chicken Rich and creamy pesto chicken with juicy tomatoes and fresh basil – a simple yet flavorful dinner idea

Creamy Pesto Chicken

This creamy pesto chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish with succulent chicken breasts in a rich pesto cream sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 445
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 ¼ cups cherry tomatoes halved, for a burst of sweetness
  • ⅔ cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream for a rich and creamy sauce
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, for extra flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, for depth of flavor
  • Fresh basil for garnish, adds freshness and color

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. prep
  2. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside. prep
  3. In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes, pesto, garlic, and heavy cream. Stir everything together, then stir in the Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to burst and the sauce is heated through and begins to thicken. mix
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the breasts. assemble
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the tomatoes are soft and roasted. bake

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 29gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 534mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1327IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half. Customize with herbs like sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for a unique twist.

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