One Pot Pesto Chicken

One Pot Pesto Chicken

from onepotrecipes.com
30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken breast (Cut into 2 inch cubes)
  • 1/2 tbsp Ginger (Grated)
  • 1 tbsp Garlic (Finely minced)
  • Salt (To taste)
  • Pepper (To taste)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Basil pesto
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Sliced in half)
  • 1/4 cup Cream cheese
  • 2-3 tbsp Mozzarella cheese (Shredded, For garnish)
  • 2-3 tbsp Parmesan cheese (Shredded, For garnish)
  • 2-3 tbsp Basil (Fresh, Finely chopped, For garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large non-stick pot or pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add chicken, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, pesto and mix everything together.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Then, uncover the lid and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced to your desired consistency.

  5. 5

    Add cherry tomatoes.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook for 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Add cream cheese and mix until fully melted.

  8. 8

    Garnish with cheese and fresh basil.

  9. 9

    Serve over pasta and enjoy!