Creamy Pesto Chicken – A Flavorful, Easy-to-Make Dish
Creamy Pesto Chicken is a delectable, versatile dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a rich and creamy pesto sauce. This dish is beloved for its simplicity and its ability to deliver restaurant-quality flavor without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Pesto sauce
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, pine nuts
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside, covering it to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and stir, scraping up any browned bits.
- Incorporate pesto and bring to a simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with roasted vegetables.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste. Can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with tofu.