Looking for an easy
date night dinner to impress? Look no further than this cheesy pesto chicken. Ready in under an hour, this chicken breast recipe gets a flavorful upgrade with homemade pesto and melty cheese. This dish is extremely versatile with what’s in season and your desired effort level, making it a staple weeknight dinner (or fancy occasion specialty) you can come back to again and again.
The pesto:
We made homemade pesto for this recipe, but if you prefer to use store-bought, that works too. If you’ve never made pesto before, then this recipe is a great place to start. Only a handful of ingredients and a food processor are required to make this fresh sauce that can be added to just about anything. Double the recipe and use leftovers in some of our favorite pesto recipes, like our pesto pasta salad.
Variations:
One of the best things about this dish is its versatility, and its ability to be enjoyed year-round. Keep things fresh by adding roasted tomatoes during the summer, or make it extra hearty by serving over pasta, à la our chicken pesto pasta, or alongside mashed potatoes come wintertime. Roasted veggies (like our cacio pepe Brussels sprouts or garlic-Parmesan roasted carrots) are also a solid option any time of year.
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