Creamy Pesto Chicken – Create a restaurant-style meal at home with this flavor-packed, Creamy Pesto Chicken dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes!
Creamy Pesto Chicken
Prep Time Cook Time Total Time
5 mins 20 mins 25 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 Serves
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 1 pound boneless , skinless chicken breasts
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- two tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
FOR THE SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1/2 tablespoon basil pesto
- 1 cup fat free evaporated milk
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- freshly shaved parmesan , for garnish, optional
- fresh basil ribbons , for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, and rub chicken with the basil pesto.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked.
- In the meantime, prepare the sauce by combining flour, garlic, basil pesto, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing cup or bowl; whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.
- Remove chicken from skillet.
- Return skillet to heat and stir in the tomatoes. If pan is dry, add a little more olive oil.
- Cook the tomatoes over medium-high heat for about 1 minute, or until just beginning to soften
- Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with cheese and basil ribbons.
- Serve with pasta, rice, and/or salad.
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