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Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

The Creamy Pesto Chicken is a visually appealing dish that requires minimal effort and can be prepared quickly.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe
Servings: 3
Calories: 2260kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup pesto

Instructions

  • Fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces or pound them to an even thickness then cut each breast in half to create four portions.
  • Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat the surface.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook on each side until golden brown and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes total).
  • Remove the chicken to a clean plate.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet along with the minced garlic and halved grape tomatoes. Sauté for about five minutes or until the tomatoes start to soften and lose their shape.
  • Add the heavy cream and pesto to the skillet with the tomatoes and stir to combine.
  • Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or pepper to your liking.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet with the tomatoes and sauce, turning to coat the chicken.
  • Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for just a few minutes more to heat through.
  • Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 2260kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 331g | Fat: 91g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 968mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 5893mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2314IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 9mg
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