Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Chicken is a simple yet impressive dish that delivers delicious flavor in less than 20 minutes. It is ideal for busy weeknight meals or dinner with guests.
Servings: 4
Calories: 384kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-1¼ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Add the olive oil and seasonings to a glass mixing bowl. Stir to combine.2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly with the spice mixture. Transfer the chicken to a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake until its internal temperature reaches 165℉, about 13 minutes.1-1¼ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Shortly before the chicken is done, heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add half-and-half and pesto and heat, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes.1 cup half-and-half, ¼ cup basil pesto, ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- To serve, spoon the sauce over the chicken. Add a side dish of pasta or rice.
Notes
- For quick cooking, use thin-sliced chicken breasts. For large chicken breasts, slice them horizontally through the middle to create two thin pieces.
- Make extra chicken to use for salads and sandwiches throughout the week.
- Sun-dried tomato pesto can be used instead of basil pesto, although the flavor profile will be less complex.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg
