Easy Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe
This Easy Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce made with heavy cream, pesto, and juicy grape tomatoes. It's a quick and simple meal that delivers impressive taste with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless (about 1.3 lb. total)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced in half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pesto
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Fillet the chicken breasts into thinner pieces or pound to an even thickness, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat, then cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through; remove to a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add remaining olive oil, minced garlic, and halved grape tomatoes to the skillet, and sauté until the tomatoes soften.
- Stir in the heavy cream and pesto, bring the sauce to a simmer, then taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and simmer for a few minutes to heat through before serving hot.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider marinating the chicken in a little olive oil and garlic powder for 30 minutes before cooking. Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.