Easy Pesto Chicken Skillet
Description
Fresh pesto, broccoli, and tomatoes add vibrant color and taste to this simple chicken skillet meal that's perfect to serve on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
•
6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
•
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
•
1/4 teaspoon salt
•
1 pinch ground black pepper
•
1 tablespoon butter
•
1 clove garlic, minced
•
3 cups chicken broth
•
6 ounces gemelli pasta
•
3 cups small broccoli florets
•
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
•
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
•
1/4 cup whipping cream
•
1/4 cup fresh basil pesto
•
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
1
Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
3
Pour chicken broth into the skillet and add gemelli. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely cooked, about 5 more minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and pesto until combined. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.