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Creamy Pesto Chicken
Creamy Pesto Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, seared chicken breasts with a rich and creamy basil pesto sauce, accented by the sweetness of cherry tomatoes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes, pesto, garlic, heavy cream and stir everything together. Stir in the garlic and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to burst a bit and the sauce is heated through and starts to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the breasts.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the tomatoes are soft and roasted.
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Notes
- If using store-bought pesto, check for salt content to adjust the seasoning of your dish accordingly.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or a light cream.
- Keep an eye on the chicken in the oven to prevent overcooking; it's done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Customize with your favorite herbs or add-ins like sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for a personal touch.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
534mg
(22%)
Potassium
539mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1327IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 534mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1327IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.