Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook Chicken
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook: Cook the seasoned chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden and cooked through.
- Set Aside: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Make Sauce
- Reduce Heat: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low.
- Combine Ingredients: Add heavy cream and pesto sauce to the skillet.
- Mix: Stir until the cream and pesto are well combined and heated through.
3. Combine
- Return Chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet.
- Coat with Sauce: Coat the chicken thoroughly with the creamy pesto sauce.
- Simmer: Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Serve
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve the Creamy Pesto Chicken warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g