Description
Juicy, golden-seared chicken smothered in a rich pesto cream sauce with bursts of sweet tomatoes and savory aromatics—this dish is a one-pan wonder that feels gourmet, yet cooks up in under 30 minutes. Serve it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop.
Ingredients
4 medium chicken breasts
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
10 oz grape tomatoes
½ medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
½ cup basil pesto
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes. Add grape tomatoes and cook until they start to burst.
Lower heat. Stir in pesto, heavy cream, Parmesan, and chili flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until creamy and thickened.
Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over and simmer for 2 more minutes to warm through.
Serve hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Sodium: 480mg per serving
- Fat: 29g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 6g per serving
- Fiber: 1g per serving
- Protein: 40g per serving