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Close-up of juicy chicken breast pieces coated in a vibrant green creamy pesto sauce in a pan.

One-Pan Creamy Pesto Chicken

A simple and flavorful one-pan chicken dish with a creamy pesto sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in heavy cream, pesto, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

You can serve this with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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