Description
A quick and tasty dish featuring chicken cooked in a rich, creamy pesto sauce that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring until well combined and heated through.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the creamy pesto sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before cooking for a good sear. Use full-fat heavy cream for a richer sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg