Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy pesto sauce, served with roasted asparagus for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 12-15 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat and stir in pesto and heavy cream.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve chicken over roasted asparagus, topped with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Adjust cream for desired sauce thickness.
- Substitute asparagus with green beans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy pesto chicken, roasted asparagus, easy dinner recipe, Italian chicken dish