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Creamy Garlic Pesto Chicken

A delightful and quick dish combining savory pesto, creamy garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and bell peppers perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup Pesto sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped
  • 2 cups Bell peppers Any color, sliced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For a rich sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
  2. Once the oil shimmers, toss in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and bell peppers, allowing them to soften for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream followed by the pesto sauce; stir to combine.
  3. Reduce heat and let simmer until the sauce thickens to your desired richness.
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper to bring out the flavors.
Serving
  1. Serve hot over rice or pasta, and garnish with chopped basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 45gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Can substitute sun-dried tomatoes with fresh cherry tomatoes or use dairy-free cream if desired. Marinating the chicken in pesto beforehand enhances flavor.

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