Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes is a flavorful and indulgent dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy basil pesto sauce and sweet roasted tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Roasted Tomatoes:
- 10oz grape tomatoes
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt + black pepper
Sauce:
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Toss cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken in a skillet, then set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Caramelize onions, add garlic, then stir in pesto, cream, and parmesan.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken and tomatoes to the skillet, reheat, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of red chili pepper flakes.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through to a safe internal temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken, Roasted Tomatoes, Chicken Dinner, Basil Pesto Sauce
