Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes & Spinach
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes & Spinach is a delightful weeknight meal that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table in just 20 minutes. This dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious creamy pesto sauce, complemented by the sweetness of roasted tomatoes and the freshness of spinach. It’s versatile enough to serve over pasta, rice, or even in a salad, making it an ideal choice for busy nights or when entertaining guests. With its rich flavors and quick preparation time, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5-6 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cups spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup lightly salted chicken stock
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by slicing into thin pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until browned. Remove from pan.
- Sauté garlic, shallot, and tomatoes in the same pan until softened.
- Add spinach, pesto, heavy cream, and chicken stock; stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for about 2-3 more minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg