Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich basil pesto cream sauce, topped with juicy roasted grape tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing, Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Roasted Tomatoes:
- 10 oz grape tomatoes
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt + black pepper
For the Creamy Pesto Sauce:
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Toss grape tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in a hot oven for about 20 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Cook chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium heat until done.
- Prepare Sauce: Cook onion and garlic in the skillet, then add pesto and cream. Combine well.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken breasts and roasted tomatoes to the skillet. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve: Serve the creamy pesto chicken hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Bring chicken to room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
- If chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally for quicker cooking.
- Consider making homemade pesto for added freshness.
- Toast pine nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Add a drizzle of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken, Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto Cream Sauce, Chicken Recipe
