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Creamy Pesto Chicken (Easy One-Pan Dinner)

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy basil pesto sauce with juicy cherry tomatoes make this easy one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's a simple meal the whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
marinade1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes

SAUCE:

  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto or homemade
  • 1 cup almond milk or any other milk
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Optional to garnish:

  • Freshly shaved parmesan for garnish
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Place 1 pound chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag. Add in 2 tablespoons basil pesto, Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Seal the bag and gently move the breasts through the bag to get them all nicely coated.
  • Allow the chicken to marinated for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • After the chicken marinades and you are ready, in a small bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients until well combined. (1 tablespoon gluten-free flour, 2 garlic cloves -minced- 1 tablespoon basil pesto, 1 cup almond milk, and Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper)
  • Heat the 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Pour this sauce over the chicken into the pan, and add in the 2 cups cherry tomatoes.
  • Simmer for 5-6 minutes over medium-low heat, until the sauce thickens and the tomatoes burst.
  • Garnish with Freshly shaved parmesan and Fresh basil leaves if desired and enjoy!

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Notes

  • The serving size is one chicken breast 
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
  • Homemade or store-bought pesto both work well.
  • Use unsweetened almond milk for the best flavor.
  • Add a splash of milk if the sauce thickens too much.
  • Fresh Parmesan and basil make the perfect finishing touch.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg