Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe: A Deliciously Easy Dinner Idea
A deliciously easy dinner idea that combines tender chicken with creamy pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on both sides.
- In a separate bowl, mix heavy cream and pesto together.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken and top with cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- For added flavor, consider using sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken, Easy Dinner, Chicken Recipe