Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken in a luscious pesto cream sauce with burst cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Roasted Tomatoes:
- 10 oz grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt + black pepper
For the Pesto Chicken:
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Roast the Tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Toss grape tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Pesto Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic. Add pesto, cream, and parmesan. Simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken and roasted tomatoes to the sauce. Reheat briefly. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red chili pepper flakes.
- Feel free to customize the dish with additional veggies like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken, Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto Chicken Recipe
