Creamy pesto chicken dinner comes together in just 30 minutes and is packed with flavor. A restaurant style pesto chicken breast recipe you can serve on anything your want!
This recipe for creamy pesto chicken is really rich and creamy! Make this creamy pesto chicken in about half an hour. It just takes 30 minutes from start to finish to sear the chicken breasts in a skillet, prepare the creamy pesto sauce, and combine with the roasted tomatoes. Simple, and you’ll adore the tastes! Serve these tender chicken breasts with creamy pesto over rice, zucchini noodles, or your preferred pasta. The family is going to love this quick and simple dinner recipe!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE
- Four medium-sized chicken breasts
- one tsp powdered garlic
- One tsp of paprika
- Ten-ounce grape tomatoes
- chop half a medium onion
- Two tsp olive oil
- three minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 tspn salt and black pepper
- half a cup of pesto basilico
- Half a cup of thick cream for whipping
- Grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE
This recipe for creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes is perfect for a weekday meal that will quickly become a favorite. The majority of the components for this recipe for chicken are readily available at your preferred supermarket or may already be in your cupboard. Juicy roasted tomatoes and pan-seared chicken breasts are paired with a savory, creamy pesto sauce. You’ll adore this easy chicken dinner’s herby, garlicky richness. Moreover, the next day’s leftovers of creamy pesto chicken are delicious!
HOW TO MAKE THE CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN WITH ROASTED TOMATOES
It’s really easy to make this creamy pesto chicken recipe: Roast grape tomatoes for approximately 20 minutes in a preheated oven after tossing them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Meanwhile, sear the chicken breasts over medium heat in a big skillet. Next, sauté the onion and garlic and mix them with the cream and pesto. Next, include the tomatoes and chicken breast in the skillet. After a few minutes of simmering, serve the creamy pesto chicken right away!
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare the chicken with pesto: Set oven temperature to 400ºF, or 200ºC. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Create a single layer with the grape tomatoes. While the chicken is cooking, roast the tomatoes for about 20 minutes or until they are blistered.
- Use salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to season the chicken breasts on all sides.
- Cook the chicken breasts in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and browned on the sides. Place the chicken on a platter and reserve.
- Using a little oil if needed, sauté the onion in the same skillet until it begins to caramelize. When the garlic is fragrant, add it to the onion and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the pesto and quickly swirl it into the onion. After that, add the parmesan and whipping cream, mix slowly, and heat until simmering.
- Reheat the skillet for a few minutes after adding the cooked chicken and roasted tomatoes. Serve the roasted tomato and creamy pesto chicken right away. Have fun! ❤️
TIP FOR THE CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE
Here are some suggestions to improve this dish for creamy pesto chicken even further:
Before cooking, make sure the chicken breasts are at room temperature. All you need to do is leave it on the counter for ten minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Cut large, thick chicken breasts into cutlets by slicing them horizontally. They’ll cook more quickly.
If you have time, make your own basil pesto! Making homemade pesto is quick and simple, and it keeps well in mason jars for later use.
This simple chicken meal will benefit from the additional taste and texture of toasted pine nuts.
For an extra spicy sensation, we enjoy adding a drizzle of hot sauce, such as Sriracha, to the creamy pesto sauce!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH PESTO CHICKEN?
Serve the pesto chicken over pasta, couscous, rice, or more roasted veggies for a low-carb version.
CAN WE MAKE THE PESTO CHICKEN WITH CHICKEN THIGHS?
Yes, but keep in mind chicken thighs have more fat than chicken breasts. You might want to use skinless, boneless chicken thighs.
HOW TO KEEP THE CREAMY CHICKEN LEFTOVERS
This pesto chicken recipe is excellent for lunch the following day, even if your family doesn’t lick the pan clean by the end of dinner! Leftover pesto chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat in a covered saucepan over medium-low heat, adding a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.
HOW LONG TO KEEP THE CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN LEFTOVERS?
You can keep the creamy pesto chicken leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat with a few drops of water to loosen the cream sauce.
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