STOVETOP PESTO CHICKEN

5 from 21 votes

STOVETOP PESTO CHICKEN

Stovetop Pesto Chicken is a fast and easy recipe restaurant-style meal that you can create at home in just 30 minutes. This easy dinner is perfect for weeknights.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, pesto, tomatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 516kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

4 medium chicken breasts skinless, boneless
⅛ teaspoon Sea salt to taste
⅛ teaspoon black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small white onion sliced
3 medium garlic clove crushed
8.81 oz | 250 g grape tomatoes
¾ cup pesto store-bought (7.05 oz | 200 g)
½ cup (4.22 fl.oz | 125 ml) heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
Heat a non-stick skillet with olive oil on medium heat. Sear chicken on each side for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and tomatoes for 2 minutes.
Add pesto, heavy cream, and parmesan. Stir and bring to a simmer. Return chicken breast in the skillet.
Cover chicken with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Store 3-5 days in refrigerator

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