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Pesto Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes

Pesto chicken with blistered cherry tomatoes is a herby and fresh meal that is also easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook the cubed chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to blister, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the pesto until everything is coated.
  4. Sprinkle with parmesan.
  5. Divide into containers over pasta, rice, or greens.

Notes

Stir in a splash of pasta water or oil if the pesto tightens up after chilling.