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 sweet roasted tomatoes.
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:
- 10oz 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: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Toss grape tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic, then add pesto, cream, and parmesan. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken and roasted tomatoes to the sauce, reheat, and serve hot.
