Description
Indulge in tender chicken breasts coated in creamy pesto sauce paired with sweet roasted tomatoes, creating a savory melody for the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear on each side for about 3-4 minutes until they are golden-brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the basil pesto. Let it simmer and thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.
Notes
Be careful not to overbake the chicken to avoid dryness. Serve with a light salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg