Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes for Comfort
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
No reviews
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes is a comforting dish that’s quick and easy to make, perfect for any gathering.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in the skillet until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add grape tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in basil pesto, heavy whipping cream, and grated parmesan cheese. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and let soak for a minute before serving.
- Sprinkle with red chili pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg