Creamy Pesto Chicken Dish (Print Version)
Creamy pesto chicken with juicy tomatoes in a savory sauce. Easy and delicious meal.
# Ingredients:
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lb total)
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1/8 tsp salt
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1/8 tsp pepper
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2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup pesto
# Instructions:
01 -
Fillet the chicken breasts into two thinner pieces or pound to an even thickness, then cut each breast in half to create four portions. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and swirl to coat the surface. Cook the chicken on each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes total. Remove the chicken to a clean plate.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining olive oil, minced garlic, and halved grape tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for about five minutes until tomatoes begin to soften and lose their shape.
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Add heavy cream and pesto to the skillet with the softened tomatoes. Stir to combine. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer and taste for salt or pepper, adjusting seasoning as needed.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is heated through. Serve hot.
# Notes:
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You can use any type of pesto for variation, such as a red pesto or more affordable brands like Alessi, Barilla, Classico, or Filippo Berio.