Recipe

Pesto Chicken Skillet

Creamy basil pesto chicken with blistered tomatoes and spinach for a fast Friday dinner.

Total time

26 min

Servings

4

Net carbs

8g

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Ingredients

What you need

Adjust servings

4 servings
4
  • 1 ½ lb Chicken breast
  • ½ cup Basil pesto
  • ½ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 5 oz Spinach
  • ½ cup Parmesan

Instructions

How to cook it

Prep timer

26:00

Cooking cue

Cook until the thickest piece reaches 165F and the juices run clear.

  1. Set a large skillet or saute pan over medium to medium-high heat and keep the ingredients close so the cooking stays fast and even.
  2. Season the chicken and sear in a skillet until golden and nearly cooked through.
  3. Add pesto, cream, and cherry tomatoes, then simmer until the sauce thickens.
  4. Cook until the thickest piece reaches 165F and the juices run clear.
  5. Fold in spinach just before serving and finish with Parmesan.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning at the end, then serve while everything is hot or freshly chilled.

Source & attribution

Keto Guido Kitchen · ORIGINAL

https://diet.driv.space/recipes/pesto-chicken-skillet