Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this 15-Minute Creamy Pesto Chicken Skillet, where tender chicken meets a luscious, creamy basil pesto sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal that’s both visually stunning and delicious. In just 15 minutes, you can create a dish that brings smiles around the dinner table, making it an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir gently.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in pesto until well combined.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture, stirring continuously until melted.
- If using cherry tomatoes, add them now and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice, or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg