Season and sear the chicken

• Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
• Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.

Build the creamy pesto sauce

• Lower the heat and add the garlic, cooking until fragrant.
• Pour in the cream and stir in the pesto.
• Add the parmesan and stir until the sauce is smooth.

Finish the dish

• Return the chicken to the pan with the cherry tomatoes.
• Simmer until the chicken is hot and the sauce has thickened.
• Garnish with fresh basil and serve.