Description
Enjoy a deliciously creamy and aromatic dish with this Creamy Pesto Chicken that takes minimal effort and is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the pesto and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy pesto sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize the dish by adding vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken, Chicken recipe, Easy dinner recipe, Comfort food