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Close-up of golden-brown chicken breast pieces coated in a vibrant green creamy pesto sauce in a black skillet.

One-Pan Creamy Pesto Chicken

This recipe makes creamy pesto chicken in one pan. You can serve it with pasta or vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts about 6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Pesto Sauce
  • 1/2 cup pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the pesto and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  8. Serve the creamy pesto chicken immediately.

Notes

You can serve this with your favorite pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

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