Brighten your spring table with this Basil Pesto Chicken & Cherry Tomato Skillet, ready in 20 minutes! Juicy chicken and sweet cherry tomatoes are coated in fragrant basil pesto—perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal in one pan.
Why It’s Perfect
This skillet celebrates spring with fresh tomatoes and herbaceous pesto. It’s fast, healthy, and delicious—ideal for busy nights with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Optional: Parmesan cheese
How to Make It
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes until golden. Remove.
- Sauté tomatoes 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Return chicken, stir in pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan if desired.
Recipe Card: Basil Pesto Chicken & Cherry Tomato Skillet
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 290 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet, cook chicken 5-6 min. Remove.
- Sauté tomatoes 2-3 min.
- Add chicken back, stir in pesto, garlic, salt, pepper. Cook 1 min.
- Serve hot, garnish with Parmesan.
Notes
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
- Swap tomatoes for zucchini for variety.
