Description
Pesto Chicken with Creamy Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious, vibrant pesto cream sauce, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also impressive enough for special occasions. As the savory aroma of basil and garlic fills your kitchen, you’ll be eager to sit down and enjoy a comforting meal that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this creamy pesto chicken will soon become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the basil and measuring the pesto and cream.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Lower the heat, add pesto sauce, and stir to coat the chicken.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, stir until melted, then adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg