Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a creamy basil pesto sauce and roasted grape tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Pesto Chicken:
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Roasted Tomatoes:
- 10 oz grape tomatoes
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt + black pepper
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Roast Tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until blistered.
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Prepare the Pesto Sauce: Caramelize onion in the skillet, then add garlic. Stir in pesto, whipping cream, and parmesan. Simmer gently.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken and roasted tomatoes to the skillet. Reheat briefly. Serve the creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes hot.
