Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken is a delectable dish that effortlessly combines the tender juiciness of chicken breasts with vibrant cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a luscious sauce of pesto and cream. This one-pan wonder can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The rich flavors of garlic and creamy pesto elevate the dish, allowing you to serve it over pasta, rice, or even zucchini noodles, adapting to any dietary preference. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser that even picky eaters will adore!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cups spinach (chopped)
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- Garlic and shallots (for flavor)
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by butterflying or slicing it thinly. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, sear the seasoned chicken for about 1–2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and chopped shallots until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in chopped spinach, pesto, heavy cream, and chicken stock; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan; simmer gently for an additional 2–3 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.