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Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe (One Pot Meal)
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5 from 2 votes

One Pot Pesto Chicken

Quick and easy pesto chicken recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot or pan over stovetop. A 30 minute meal with tender boneless chicken breast in a thick, cheesy, creamy Italian sauce. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy, italian chicken, one pot meal, quick and easy
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Abeer

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken breast Cut into 2 inch cubes
  • ½ tablespoon Ginger Grated
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Finely minced
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup Basil pesto
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Sliced in half
  • ¼ cup Cream cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoon Mozzarella cheese Shredded, For garnish
  • 2-3 tablespoon Parmesan cheese Shredded, For garnish
  • 2-3 tablespoon Basil Fresh, Finely chopped, For garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick pot or pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, pesto and mix everything together.
  • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Then, uncover the lid and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced to your desired consistency.
  • Add cherry tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add cream cheese and mix until fully melted.
  • Garnish with cheese and fresh basil.
  • Serve over pasta and enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or stovetop. 

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 730mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 11.4mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1.2mg