Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pesto Sauce
Chicken
To Serve
Method
Pesto Sauce Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine the basil pesto and heavy cream. Stir well until fully blended and set aside.
Chicken Cooking
- 2
Season the Chicken
Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Sear the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Combine and Serve
- 4
Add the Pesto Sauce
Once the chicken is cooked, lower the heat to medium and pour the prepared pesto cream sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 5
Serve
Serve the creamy pesto chicken hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
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