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.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breast Cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1/2 tbsp Ginger Grated
- 1 tbsp Garlic Finely minced
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Basil pesto
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Sliced in half
- 1/4 cup Cream cheese
- 2-3 tbsp Mozzarella cheese Shredded, For garnish
- 2-3 tbsp Parmesan cheese Shredded, For garnish
- 2-3 tbsp 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