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Creamy Pesto Chicken

This creamy pesto chicken recipe will leave a warm spot on your heart and palate. Made with chicken thighs, basil pesto, and whipping cream this delicious dish lives up to its name, enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil divided
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
  • 2 small bell peppers any color sliced lengthwise into strips
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp basil Pesto
  • Grated Parmesan and fresh basil rough chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Drizzle chicken thighs with extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat a large cast iron skillet or grill on medium high heat.
  4. Add 1 Tbsp oil.
  5. Cook/grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and done.
  6. Remove and allow to rest at least 10 minutes and slice into strips. Set aside.
  7. Combine heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, and basil Pesto in a medium sized bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
  8. If using skillet add remaining Tbsp of oil on medium heat.
  9. Stir in onions and saute for 2 minutes.
  10. Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  11. Add bell peppers and continue cooking 3-4 minutes or until fork tender.
  12. Add Pesto sauce concoction and reduce heat to a simmer.
  13. Return chicken to the mix. Combine and heat for about 2-3 minutes as sauce thickens.
    14. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with basil and fresh grated Parmesan.

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