Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken

Servings: 3 Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Difficulty: Beginner
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken

This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken is an incredibly delicious recipe and done in only 30 minutes! Tender chicken tenderloins are seared and simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato pesto sauce with spinach and cherry tomatoes. The sauce is super addictive – You will want to make it again and again!

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken

Author: Lorraine Cauchi Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Keto Meat & Poulty Quick Meals
Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 3
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Marinade:

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Sauce:

Method

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl and coat the chicken tenderloins. Leave to marinate for at least 1 hour. 

  2. Heat a little vegetable oil in a pan and sear the chicken from both sides. Remove and set aside.  

  3. To the same pan, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute just until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes, cook for about 2 minutes then add the Rinatura pesto, oregano, basil and chilli. Stir through, then add the flour and stir till well combined.  

  4. Pour in the vegetable stock and cream. Bring to a slow boil until thickened and add the baby spinach. Cook until just wilted then add the parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.  

  5. Return the chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with rice. 

  6. Enjoy!