I love pesto myself. Maybe you’ve tried my Pesto Bruschetta Chicken or Pesto Shrimp and Grits. This creamy pesto chicken skillet is another great easy pesto recipe. It happens super fast, 3O minutes fast! Come home from work and get this going with whatever veggies you have in stock. They can vary according to your preference. The only constant is pesto and cream…This is my winner, winner “fast” chicken dinner for you!
You will love this pesto chicken, ’cause…
These are the ingredients I used “TODAY” for Creamy Pesto Chicken
From here it’s a pretty simple affair…
How to make Pesto Chicken
Start by seasoning the chicken well with salt, pepper and red chili flakes. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken, skin side down for 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Plate it out. In the same pan, remove any excess oil, leaving behind about couple of tablespoons and sauté all the veggies for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add in pesto sauce and give it a good stir for couple of minutes. Add in cream, stir well and cook for a couple of minutes. Place the chicken thighs back in the skillet with the skin side up. Cover and cook till the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F. I like to cook chicken thighs a little more so they are fall of the bone tender, to around 190°F. Adjust the seasoning like salt, as I like to do that in the end as pesto itself is kinda salty. Add cherry tomatoes towards the last 4-5 minutes of cook time, so they still retain their crunch. That’s it… Finished. Don’t they all look pretty together? Taste and you will find they are super delicious too. You can garnish it with a few pine nuts if you have them around in your cabinet.
What to serve Creamy Pesto Chicken with ?
How long to store leftovers?
This is excellent to refrigerate for the next 3-4 days in an airtight container. Simply reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge and reheat gently in a pan, covered, or microwave it with a dash of water or cream. That’s it… I am keeping it short and quick, just like the recipe itself. Pin and bookmark this great dish for all those busy weeknights and whip up a great meal in a zippy for your family. Take care and have fun…
Creamy Pesto Chicken, on my Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
Try these other great 30-minute meals!Creamy Chicken MeatballsSalmon with Mango SalsaMongolian BeefSwedish MeatballsFlank Steak FajitasWelsh RarebitKung Pao ChickenTuna Tataki
