Creamy Pesto Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken breast
• 0.5 cup Basil pesto
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Whisk in the basil pesto and parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.

6. 6

   Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the meat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.

7. 7

   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta or steamed vegetables.