Description
A simple and flavorful creamy pesto chicken dish with roasted tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in pesto and heavy cream. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Serve with roasted tomatoes.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Adjust cream for desired sauce thickness.
- Add spinach for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and tomatoes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy pesto chicken, roasted tomatoes, easy chicken recipe, pesto chicken