Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish made with garlic, pesto, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound), boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it with the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve the creamy garlic pesto chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy with pasta, rice, or a side salad.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk.
- Add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg