Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken features tender chicken in a rich, flavorful pesto sauce, making it a quick and satisfying meal for any occasion. Enjoy the blend of fresh ingredients and creamy goodness as it brings your dinner to life with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream, pesto, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy pesto sauce.
- Simmer for additional 3-5 minutes, until heated through.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in pesto for a few hours before cooking.
Serve with pasta or over grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg