Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich pesto cream sauce and sweet, caramelized cherry tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, delighting your guests with its vibrant flavors and irresistible aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place on one side of the baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on the other side of the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- In a saucepan, combine pesto sauce and heavy cream over medium heat; stir until heated through.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the baked chicken and tomatoes; return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and tomatoes (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 155mg