Delicious and Easy Pesto Chicken Skillet Recipe

This Pesto Chicken Skillet is a one-pan wonder that is packed with flavor. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy pesto sauce along with cherry tomatoes and spinach for a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves

Directions

1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the pesto sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
6. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet and cook until the spinach is wilted.
7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat it with the pesto sauce.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Enjoy your Pesto Chicken Skillet!

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