Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken is a delightful dish combining tender chicken breast with a rich basil pesto and creamy sauce. Ideal for a quick dinner, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and perfectly suits any occasion, ensuring a satisfying meal for all.
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 chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound the thicker part to create uniform cutlets. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the halved tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan. Whisk cream and cornstarch then pour into the skillet, simmer gently for 1-2 minutes without boiling.
- Stir in pesto and parmesan cheese. Return the chicken to the skillet, turning in the sauce and simmering until heated through.
- Serve immediately over linguine or spaghetti with extra pesto, parmesan, and cracked black pepper.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in pesto for an hour before cooking.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to enhance the dish further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 536
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg