creamy pesto chicken
This creamy pesto chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken with a rich and herby sauce, accompanied by roasted tomatoes. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this easy creamy pesto chicken recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its restaurant-quality taste. Serve it for a healthy pesto chicken dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 10oz grape tomatoes
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt + black pepper
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the grape tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange them in a single layer and roast until they’re blistered and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- While the tomatoes roast, season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on all sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until soft and lightly caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the basil pesto, then pour in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Mix gently and let the sauce simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes as the flavors meld.
- Return the chicken and roasted tomatoes to the skillet, and cook for another 2 minutes to combine all the flavors. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!