Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a rich, homemade red pesto sauce - no cream needed.
Whether you’re searching for chicken with red pesto or just easy tomato pesto chicken, this recipe delivers bold Mediterranean flavors in under 30 minutes.
Marinate chicken with cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt and lemon juice.
Marinate chicken
Blend together: sun dried tomatoes, roasted cashews, garlic, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, thyme, parsley, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt and olive oil.
Make tomato pesto
Sear the chicken on medium high heat for about 3 minutes each side. Remove the browned chicken and keep aside.
Brown the chicken
In the same pan, sauté onions, garlic and red bell peppers until they become soft.
Make tomato pesto sauce
Add the blended sun-dried tomato pesto and water to the pan. Stir well without any lumps. Bring it to a boil.
Once the sauce starts simmering, add chopped spinach and the browned chicken.
Add spinach and chicken
Coat the chicken with the sauce. Add thyme and basil. Cook covered until the chicken is fully cooked. Garnish with more herbs!
Enjoy your delicious chicken with red pesto with pasta, quinoa or on its own! Get the recipe by clicking the button below:
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