Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

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Creamy Pesto Chicken - Create a restaurant-style meal at home with this flavor-packed, creamless Creamy Pesto Chicken dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes!

• Course: Dinner
• Cuisine: Italian
• Servings: 4 Serves
• Calories: 299 kcal

Ingredients Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

FOR THE CHICKEN

1 pound boneless , skinless chicken breasts
salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
2 tablespoons basil pesto
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved

FOR THE SAUCE

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 tablespoon basil pesto
1 cup fat free evaporated milk
salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
freshly shaved parmesan , for garnish, optional
fresh basil ribbons , for garnish, optional

Instructions Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

• Season chicken with salt and pepper, and rub chicken with the basil pesto.
• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
• Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked.
• In the meantime, prepare the sauce by combining flour, garlic, basil pesto, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing cup or bowl; whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.
• Remove chicken from skillet.
• Return skillet to heat and stir in the tomatoes. If pan is dry, add a little more olive oil.
• Cook the tomatoes over medium-high heat for about 1 minute, or until just beginning to soften
• Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil.
• Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
• Remove from heat.
• Garnish with cheese and basil ribbons.
• Serve with pasta, rice, and/or salad.

Source : https://diethood.com/creamy-pesto-chicken/

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