Description
This Italian Chicken with Basil Pesto & Grape Tomatoes recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and juicy grape tomatoes. A quick and easy dish that brings the taste of Italy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional:
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup basil pesto
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Cook Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add grape tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and slightly blistered.
- Finish Dish: Reduce heat to low and return chicken to the skillet. Spoon basil pesto over the chicken, turning to coat evenly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted potatoes, or a light salad.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with tomatoes and pesto
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
