Creamy Pesto Chicken

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PREP
25 min
COOK
25 min
TOTAL
4 servings
SERVINGS
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Slice up chicken breast into thinner slices. Season with salt, pepper, basil and oregano
- 2
Add some avocado oil to a large pan, heat up and add chicken. Let cook for a couple of minutes per side until golden brown, chicken doesn’t have to be cooked through yet. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 3
Add a little more oil to pan if needed, add minced garlic and diced bell pepper. Let cook for a minute before adding broth and cream. Deglaze pan and add pesto. Let cook for 3-5, bring to a boil and then turn down the heat and let simmer to let sauce thicken. Add parmesan cheese and stir, then add mozzarella on top of the sauce.
- 4
Bake in oven at 350F for 5 minutes. Switch to broil and bake for another 2 minutes. Remove from oven and serve with rice 🍚