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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken Easy One-Pan Dinner Recipe

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A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious creamy sun-dried tomato pesto sauce, perfect for weeknight meals with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • ¼ cup pesto sauce
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside. (10 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium. In the same pan, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir frequently and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. (2 minutes)
  4. Add pesto sauce and chicken broth to the pan. Stir to combine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. (2 minutes)
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and add softened cream cheese. Stir continuously until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth and creamy. (3-4 minutes)
  6. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top. Cover and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F). (10 minutes)
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil over the dish. Stir lightly to combine and melt the cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if using. (3 minutes)
  8. Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for better browning. Use softened cream cheese and stir on low heat to avoid lumps. Simmer gently to prevent sauce breaking. Add broth or water if sauce is too thick; simmer longer if too thin. Fresh or properly thawed chicken is key for sauce consistency.

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