Creamy Red Pesto Chicken
A rich and velvety dish where tender chicken breasts are bathed in a creamy red pesto sauce, bursting with sun-dried tomato flavor and a hint of Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: 4 medium pieces
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Cloves: 3 cloves, minced
- Red Pesto: 1/2 cup
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup, grated
- Chicken Broth: 1/4 cup
- Fresh Basil: A handful, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Sear the chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in red pesto and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Cook to Perfection: Add the heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finishing Touches: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream for the best texture and richness.
- Don’t skip deglazing — those browned bits add tons of flavor.
- Warm cream slightly before adding to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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