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Creamy pesto chicken dish on a plate garnished with herbs

Creamy Pesto Chicken

A comforting dish featuring chicken breasts enveloped in a rich and creamy pesto sauce, perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking chicken
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup basil pesto Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Grated Parmesan cheese For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken.
  3. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and pesto. Stir until well combined and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes to the sauce and mix.
  3. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy pesto sauce over it. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Pairs well with pasta, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.