Creamy Pesto Chicken

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By Maia
December 9, 2022

Creamy Pesto Chicken

Perfect for meal-prep, this creamy pesto chicken is delicious and packed with protein and nutrients.
Servings 2 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Equipment

  • large pot
  • tongs
  • cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients
  

  • lb chicken thigh
  • cayenne
  • cajun seasoning
  • Italian seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 16 oz grape tomatoes halved
  • 3 tbsp pesto
  • 8 fl oz whipping cream
  • 6 oz spinach

Instructions
 

  • Lightly season chicken thighs with cayenne, cajun seasoning, Italian herbs, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs to the pan and lightly sear all sides.
  • Remove chicken from pot.
  • In the same pot, add 16 ounces of grape tomatoes, 3 tablespoons of pesto, and 8 fluid ounces of whipping cream, reduce heat to low.
  • Add the chicken back to the pot containing the tomatoes, pesto, and whipping cream.
  • Allow everything to simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, about 1 hour.
  • Add 6 ounces of spinach and cook until spinach has wilted. Enjoy!

Notes

Creamy Pesto Chicken is best served with white rice
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Stovetop

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