Description
A delicious and easy-to-make creamy garlic pesto chicken dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in pesto and heavy cream, then bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy garlic pesto chicken, easy chicken recipe, pesto chicken