Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken is a delicious dish that promises irresistible flavors and a quick prep time. Featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh tomatoes, it’s perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion while being easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds chicken breast (about 2 large)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ to ⅓ cup basil pesto (or more to taste)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place between plastic wrap and pound the thicker part to create even cutlets. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the halved tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Whisk together the cream and cornstarch, then pour into the skillet. Avoid boiling the mixture. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the basil pesto and parmesan into the sauce. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the sauce. Simmer gently until the chicken is heated through.
- Serve immediately over linguine or spaghetti, adding extra pesto, parmesan cheese, and cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add more pesto to taste.
Make sure to avoid boiling the sauce to prevent splitting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 140mg