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Chicken in Pesto Cream #WeekdaySupper

Chicken in Pesto Cream #WeekdaySupper

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Sep 29, 2014
UPDATED: Mar 12, 2023
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Chicken in Pesto Cream includes delicious savory sautéed chicken, with a creamy pesto sauce, and served over pasta with tomatoes and peas, and topped parmesan cheese.

Chicken in Pesto Cream Sauce

I LOVE pesto! It adds such flavor and depth to my favorite foods.  The basil, oil, parmesan, and pine nuts in pesto combine for such a unique nutty flavor.

Chicken in Pesto Cream Sauce

For a weekday supper, I cheat and used prepared pesto.  To me it is not cheating because tastes amazing, and is a fantastic time saver.

Chicken in Pesto Cream Sauce

The recipe is written for boneless, skinless chicken breast halves but chicken breast tenders or boneless, skinless chicken thighs would work as well. I believe in using ingredients you have on hand.  I also used elbow macaroni because that is what I had on hand, but any pasta would work.

I love adding additional vegetables to the dish. I added diced tomatoes and green peas but feel free to use any vegetables.

Chicken in Pesto Cream Sauce

Did I mention you can make this recipe in 30 minutes! Whoohoo!

For which weeknight are you going to make this Chicken in Pesto Cream?

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Chicken in Pesto Cream #WeekdaySupper

Sautéed chicken in a Pesto flavor cream sauce served over pasta with tomatoes and peas.
Course Chicken, Main Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Chicken in Pesto Cream
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 725kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni pasta or pasta of choice
  • 14.5 diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, drained
  • 1 cup cooked peas drained
  • 1/4 cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese
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Instructions 

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions, and drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, over medium heat, add olive oil.
  • Place chicken breast halves between two pieces of plastic wrap, and pound thin. Remove from plastic.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • When the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook on one side for about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn and and cook on the other side for another 5 - 7 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • Add butter and allow to melt.
  • Add flour and stir to combine with butter until it is like a thick paste.
  • Reduce heat to low. Pour in half and half (can use cream or milk). Stir until thickened.
  • Stir in the prepared pesto.
  • Pour the pesto cream sauce over the drained pasta. Stir to coat. Stir in the drained tomatoes and peas. Stir until evenly distributed.
  • Top with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 725kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1753mg | Potassium: 2595mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1599IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 11mg

 

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Comments

  1. Shaina says

    September 29, 2014 at 7:12 am

    Yum! I am such a big fan of pesto (as evidenced by my post today, and my post for Wednesday haha)

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      LOL! I am too. I have to try your Pesto Potato Salad also. Can’t wait for Wednesday’s post.

      Reply
  2. Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says

    September 29, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Oh wow Michele this looks just delicious! Kid friendly too! I’m bookmarking this to try for sure!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Tara says

    September 29, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    I sure could dive right into that meal, it looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Marion@Life Tastes Good says

    September 29, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    This looks like a fantastic dish! I love pesto and a creamy pesto just knocks my socks off!! yummmm

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Liz says

    September 29, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    Perfect weekday supper….I love one pot meals! And this one looks delish!!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Renee's Kitchen Adventures says

    September 29, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! Love all the flavors you have in here!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    September 29, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I love any pasta and this one looks like a winner! Great flavors!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Sandra Shaffer says

    September 29, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    Thirty minute meal never looked so tasty! Love skillet recipes. Such a time saver on busy evenings, which seems like always in my house 😉

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks Sandra

      Reply
  9. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    I use prepared pesto all the time. It’s such a time saver and adds so much flavor to dishes. This looks like the perfect weeknight meal, Michele!

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    Holy moly this looks good. I love any type of pasta. Pinning for later!

    Reply
  11. Mary Ellen says

    September 30, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Beautiful dish, going to try this for sure one night this week.

    Reply
  12. Rach @ Eazy Peazy Mealz says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:17 am

    My daughter loves pasta, like so much. I will be making this for dinner very soon! Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe. And I love your blog name!

    Reply
  13. Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says

    September 30, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    I love pesto too! And I love how versatile this recipe is.Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    September 30, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Wow! I am loving the flavors in this! 🙂 Perfect for an easy and tasty weeknight dinner!

    Reply
  15. Jen says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:18 am

    I love creamy pesto, so this is my kind of comfort food! and I love that you can achieve all that flavor in just 30 minutes!

    Reply

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