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Creamy Pesto Chicken

A creamy and flavorful chicken dish featuring pesto and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless Can substitute with thighs for more juiciness.
  • 1 cup heavy cream For best results, use heavy cream.
  • 1/2 cup pesto Use homemade if possible; otherwise, a good jarred option works.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Adds freshness to the dish.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Use high-quality olive oil.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Essential for flavor.
  • to taste Fresh basil, for garnish Can use dried basil in a pinch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place it in the pan.
  3. Sauté until browned and chicken releases easily from the pan.
  4. Once browned, pour in the heavy cream and reduce heat to low.
  5. Stir in the pesto and let simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and stir until they soften slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

For best results, serve in a nice bowl with crusty bread or a simple salad. Leftovers taste even better the next day!
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