Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish with pesto sauce that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Once done, remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced bell peppers. Sauté them until the peppers become tender and the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring to combine all those delicious flavors harmoniously.
- Return the chicken back to the skillet and coat it with the creamy sauce. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
Make ahead for convenience and feel free to customize with different vegetables or protein options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg