creamy pesto chicken

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Chicken Pesto Recipe | Creamy Pesto Chicken

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

(onions)

Canned Tomatoes (undrained)

Garlic

pesto

Italian Seasoning

Water

Black Pepper (to taste)

Heavy Whipping Cream

Place the chicken, onions, tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon pesto, Italian seasoning, water, salt, and pepper in the inner liner of your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.

Cook for 5 minutes at high pressure. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.

Remove the pieces of chicken and set aside.

Add the whipping cream and pesto to the vegetables in the pot. Using an immersion blender, purée until you have a smooth and creamy sauce. At this point, if you would like a thicker sauce, turn the Instant Pot to Sauté and when the sauce boils, add the Xanthan gum or cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce has thickened (about 2-3 minutes).

Add the chicken to the sauce and serve.

This creamy pesto chicken skillet is a great weeknight dinner recipe. It happens super fast, 3O minutes fast! Tender chicken and loads of veggies in a delicious creamy pesto sauce. YUM!

Creamy Pesto Chicken Skillet (loaded with veggies)

chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on

mushrooms,

cherry tomatoes

red bell pepper,

green bell pepper,

orange bell pepper,

onion,

zucchini,

garlic cloves, sliced

pesto, store-bought

cream

tsp red chili flakes

salt

pepper

Tbsp oil

Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper and red...

Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper and red chili flakes.

Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat...

Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat and, once hot, sear the chicken skin side down for 5-6 minutes till it gets a nice golden brown color. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

In the same pan, discard excess oil if...

In the same pan, discard excess oil if any, leaving behind 2 Tbsp oil and add in all the veggies except cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and stir well.

Add in pesto and combine well. Cook for...

Add in pesto and combine well. Cook for a couple of minutes. Add in cream and mix well.

Transfer the chicken thighs back into the skillet,...

Transfer the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin side up. Cover and cook on medium low till chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (see note 2).

In the last 3-4 minutes, add in cherry...

In the last 3-4 minutes, add in cherry tomatoes. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.

This creamy pesto chicken is made with a only few ingredients - an easy and healthy weeknight meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes!

Creamy Pesto Chicken

chicken breasts

Kosher salt

black pepper

all purpose flour (divided)

olive oil (divided)

½ medium yellow onion (finely chopped)

garlic

chicken broth

milk

basil (for garnish)

Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise or pound until they are ½ inch thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.

Add ¼ cup flour to a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in flour and transfer to a sheet tray.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside. Wipe out skillet.

In same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and incorporate with a wooden spoon. Start with just a small drizzle, slowly incorporate chicken broth, mixing between additions.

Once all the broth is added, mix in pesto and milk. Add tomatoes. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add chicken back in. Cook until warmed through, 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

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This creamy pesto chicken pasta is a no-muss, no-fuss, flavorful recipe that uses pantry staples combined with other easy-to-find ingredients and cooks up in just 30 minutes!

Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

olive oil butter

butter

onion (chopped)

tsp minced garlic

flour

heavy cream

penne, butterfly, or ziti pasta

pesto sauce

parmesan cheese

Heat the oil and butter in a large (12-inch), 2-inch deep skillet over medium heat. When the butter stops foaming, stir in the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the chicken and cook for 1 minute, then sprinkle salt and flour over the chicken, stirring to coat.

Gradually stir in the broth, and then the cream. Raise the heat and bring to a boil.

Stir in the pasta noodles. Bring the heat down to a low simmer and cover the pan. Cook 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.

Remove from heat and stir in the pesto until incorporated. Remove from heat, top with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

This easy recipe for Creamy Pesto Chicken with Grape Tomatoes only requires a handful of simple ingredients and is delicious served alongside cooked pasta and your choice of greens.

kosher salt (to taste)

black pepper (to taste)

olive oil

grape tomatoes (halved)

creme fraiche (see note for substitutes)

Preheat the oven to 375F.

Season the chicken all over, and heat the oil in a skillet over a medium-high heat. Brown the chicken breasts, working in batches so you don’t crowd the pan, then set aside. 

Add the sliced garlic to the pan and cook for a minute until just soft and aromatic. Stir in the tomatoes, followed by the pesto and the creme fraiche. Remove from the heat.

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy pesto sauce over the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken breasts have cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F.

Season the sauce to taste with salt (how much you need will depend on which brand of pesto you’re using) before serving over cooked pasta. 

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