Description
Indulge in this creamy pesto chicken dish with the perfect combination of flavors from roasted tomatoes, tender spinach, and a rich, savory sauce. This Italian-inspired recipe is sure to become a favorite for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup prepared pesto
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roast the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet with olive oil for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear them in a skillet until cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream, broth, pesto, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add roasted tomatoes and spinach to the sauce. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Finish: Cook briefly to meld flavors. Garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or bread.
- Substitute sun-dried tomatoes for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
