Creamy Pesto Chicken Made Easy: Quick & Flavorful Dinner

Creamy Pesto Chicken is a quick and easy dinner that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Alternatively fresh garlic
1 teaspoon Paprika Chili powder can be a substitute
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Sauce

1 cup Pesto Store-bought or homemade
1 cup Whipping Cream Or half-and-half for lighter version
2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
1 medium Onion Chopped, yellow or white
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Or Pecorino Romano

For the Roasted Tomatoes

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cups Grape Tomatoes Or cherry tomatoes

Equipment

Oven
skillet
Baking Sheet
Medium Bowl

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium bowl, toss the grape tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes.
Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for approximately 5 minutes per side.
Remove chicken and sauté chopped onions in the same skillet until caramelized. Add minced garlic, pesto, and whipping cream; simmer until thickened.
Return the chicken and roasted tomatoes to the skillet, coat with sauce, and serve over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Store leftovers in airtight containers.

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