Creamy Pesto Chicken
Aug 16, 2024 10:48 AM
Simple and easy, this Creamy Pesto Chicken is made in one pan, and ready in about 30-40 minutes! Packed with bold and rich flavors, this is a great weeknight dinner idea. The pesto cream sauce is perfect over pasta, veggies, potatoes and more!
Even though we’re on summer break from school, the kids are still plenty busy, which means there’s a need for some quick and delicious dinner ideas.
And if you’re looking for a recipe to make on a busy weeknight, that is bursting with flavor, and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant… boy do I have the recipe for you. Creamy pesto chicken!
Tender and golden brown chicken breasts are smothered in an absolutely mouthwatering cream sauce that’s flavored with basil pesto and Parmesan cheese.
Plus, parts of it can be prepped ahead, leaving you with a meal you can get on the table really quickly!
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of excess fat
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 – 4 Tbsp prepared basil pesto
- 1/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated is best
Garnishes
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- pinch of black pepper
- minced fresh basil
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
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