Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken is a sumptuous dish that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a luxurious pesto cream sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The vibrant green color of the fresh basil pesto not only adds visual appeal but also delivers layers of flavor that will delight your taste buds. Serve this delicious chicken over pasta, rice, or alongside a fresh salad to create a well-rounded meal that your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute, then add heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Stir in pesto and Parmesan cheese until well combined and bubbly.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating it in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 150mg