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Creamy Pesto Chicken

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A delicious and easy-to-make creamy pesto chicken dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken in the skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and stir in pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the creamy pesto sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
  6. Serve hot with pasta, rice, or a side of vegetables.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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