Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Pesto Chicken dish, featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious pesto cream sauce with roasted tomatoes and fresh spinach. A satisfying and flavorful main course that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Roasted Tomatoes:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Pesto Cream Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast cherry tomatoes tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream, pesto, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened. Add spinach and roasted tomatoes.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer together for a few minutes. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
- Homemade pesto adds a fresh flavor boost if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
