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!
Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe – Super luscious and creamy! This creamy pesto chicken comes together in about 30 minutes. Sear the chicken breasts in a skillet, make the creamy pesto sauce and assemble with the roasted tomatoes – it’s a matter of 30 minutes from start to finish. Easy, and you’ll love the flavors! Serve these creamy pesto chicken breasts over your favorite pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE
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
REAMY PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE
This creamy pesto chicken recipe with roasted tomatoes is just the kind of weeknight dinner that’s sure to become a new favorite. Most of the ingredients in this chicken recipe are easy to find at your favorite grocery store, or already in your pantry. Pan-seared chicken breasts are served over a rich and flavorful creamy pesto sauce with juicy roasted tomatoes. You’ll love the herby, garlicky goodness of this simple chicken dinner. Plus, creamy pesto chicken makes great leftovers the next day!
HOW TO MAKE THE CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN WITH ROASTED TOMATOES
This creamy pesto chicken recipe is very easy: Toss grape tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast in a hot oven for about 20 minutes. In the meantime, cook chicken breast in a large skillet over medium heat. Then cook onion and garlic, and combine with pesto and cream. Then add chicken breast and tomatoes to the skillet. Simmer for a couple of minutes, then serve the creamy pesto chicken immediately!
TIP FOR THE CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE
Here are a few tips to make this creamy pesto chicken recipe even better:
Make sure to bring chicken breasts to room temperature before cooking. 10 minutes on the counter while you prepare the other ingredients should be enough.
If your chicken breasts are large and thick, slice them horizontally to make cutlets. They’ll cook quicker.
Make your own basil pesto if you have extra time! Homemade pesto is easy and quick to make and can be easily stored in mason jars for future meals.
Toasted pine nuts will add extra flavor and texture to this easy chicken recipe.
We like to add a drizzle of hot sauce like Sriracha to the creamy pesto sauce for a kick of spice!
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