Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy pesto sauce.
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 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.