Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes is a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a luscious basil pesto sauce, complemented by sweet, roasted cherry tomatoes. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, and it guarantees smiles with every bite. Get ready to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the basil pesto until well combined.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes around the chicken, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and tomatoes are blistered.
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 180mg