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Pesto Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy pesto sauce with roasted tomatoes in this Pesto Chicken recipe. Serve over pasta or rice for an easy 25-minute dinner full of fresh flavors the entire family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pesto chicken
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 564kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grab a baking sheet and add the tomatoes. Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Use your hands to toss and coat the tomatoes.
  • Roast the tomatoes in a single layer in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the skins are blistered and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
  • While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare your chicken breasts by patting them dry. If they are thick, slice them in half, lengthwise so they can cook quicker and more evenly.
  • Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and remaining salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix.
  • Sprinkle the spices evenly over the front and back of each chicken breast.
  • Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium/high heat. Add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for approximately 5 minutes and then turn to flip to the other side for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the center temperature reaches 165 degrees with a thermometer.
  • When cooked, remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the final Tablespoon of oil to the pan then add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds or until semi-translucent and fragrant.
  • Add the pesto, whipping cream and parmesan. Stir gently and bring to a low simmer.
  • Once simmering, ruse your spoon to try and gently lift the brown seasoned pieces stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium/low and add the chicken breasts back to the pan and add the roasted tomatoes around the chicken and heat for a few minutes until everything is warmed through.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftover pesto chicken in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2384IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg