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Creamy Pesto Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy pesto sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and pesto, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes until cheese melts. Serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog