Creamy Pesto Chicken

Name: Creamy Pesto Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup prepared pesto; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our creamy pesto chicken recipe uses heavy whipping cream to make a rich and savory pesto sauce you'll want to slurp up.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides; remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, add garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, cream and pesto. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Return chicken to pan; cover and cook until a thermometer reads 165°. Top with Parmesan; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 543 calories, 38g fat (16g saturated fat), 155mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein.

The humble chicken breast cooks up to creamy goodness in a sauce of pesto, cream and tomatoes for a quick and easy weeknight main dish. Parmesan adds an extra flavor note.

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