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Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes

Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes for a Quick Feast

Quick and delicious Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Slice thin for quicker cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 piece Shallot Can substitute with yellow onion
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced regular tomatoes can be used
  • 3 cups Spinach Can swap with kale
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pesto Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Low-sodium preferred
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat

Equipment

  • Large Frying Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear chicken for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic, chopped shallots, and cherry tomatoes with red pepper flakes for about 5 minutes until tomatoes burst.
  4. Lower heat, add spinach, and stir until wilted. Then pour in pesto, heavy cream, and chicken stock, stirring to combine and simmers for 2 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through and coated in sauce.
  6. Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption. Adjust seasoning to taste and avoid freezing leftovers as cream can separate.

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