Description
This creamy pesto chicken is a delightful combination of juicy chicken breasts, tangy tomatoes, and rich pesto sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy meal at home, it brings together irresistible flavors with simple preparation. Enjoy a restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make and sure to impress!
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 the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, pound them for even thickness, and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the halved tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping the browned bits from the pan. Mix the heavy cream and cornstarch then add to the skillet, simmer gently for 1-2 minutes without boiling.
- Stir in the basil pesto and parmesan cheese, return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer gently until heated through.
- Serve over linguine or spaghetti, garnished with extra pesto, parmesan cheese, and cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with pesto for an hour before cooking.
Adjust the amount of basil pesto based on your taste preference.
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg