Chicken with Cherry Tomato Pesto Sauce – a delicious recipe with basil, garlic, nuts, capers, balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
In a food processor, combine the herbs with the garlic, pine nuts, capers, vinegar and 12 cherry tomato halves; pulse until chopped.
2
Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and pulse just until pureed.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil in each of 2 large skillets.
5
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes.
6
Transfer to a platter, cover loosely with foil and keep warm.
7
Return 1 of the skillets to the heat, add the remaining tomatoes and cook over high heat just until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper.
8
Spoon the tomatoes over the chicken and serve the pesto on the side.
549
kcal
Calories
25
g
Fat
29
g
Carbs
56
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups loosely packed basil and flat-leaf parsley leaves, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon pine nuts, 1 teaspoon drained capers, and more.
Yes, Chicken with Cherry Tomato Pesto Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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