Description
A delicious and creamy skillet dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant pesto sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour in heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring until well combined.
- Add spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg