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One Pan Creamy Pesto Chicken
35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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35 min
35 minOne Pan Creamy Pesto Chicken
what you need
Ingredients
chicken breast (sliced into cutlets or bite-sized pieces)Meat600 g
olive oilPantry30 ml
saltSpices3 g
black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
heavy creamDairy200 ml
pestoPantry80 g
parmesan (grated)Dairy40 g
cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce150 g
fresh basil (leaves for garnish)Produce10 g
per serving
Nutrition
402kcal
- Carbs
- 5 g
- Proteins
- 37 g
- Fat
- 26 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Frying pan
Spatula
step by step
Method
- Step 1
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.
- Step 2
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.
- Step 3
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.
most cooked first