Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken is a deliciously comforting dish that elevates everyday ingredients into a gourmet experience. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, herb-infused creamy pesto sauce, creating a delightful meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce, and watch your loved ones savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute. Add heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring in half of the Parmesan cheese; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top and transfer to the oven.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve on plates with extra sauce drizzled over; enjoy with pasta or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 180mg