Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Creamy Red Pesto Oven Baked Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, flavorful sauce made from red pesto and heavy cream. This recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, bringing an irresistible Italian flair to your table. With just a few simple ingredients and one-pan preparation, you can create a comforting meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup red pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried Italian herbs.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add red pesto and heavy cream; stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg