Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Heavy cream
- Garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until they reach 165°F (75°C). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in heavy cream, then add pesto sauce and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg