Summer-in-Winter Chicken

Time :25 minutes
Yield :4 servings

Recipe Background

As we bundle up for the cold weather and wait for summer to arrive, there's no reason to deprive our tastebuds of a little summer warmth! Summer-in-Winter Chicken brings a burst of sunshine to lift you up when the winter chill has got you down. The juicy, savory chicken is a platform for the bright, rich tomatoes in a creamy, herbaceous sauce that sparkles like the sunshine on the water. Summer-in-Winter Chicken wraps you in a blanket of warm weather no matter how frightful the storm outside!
As we bundle up for the cold weather and wait for summer to arrive, there's no reason to deprive our tastebuds of a little summer warmth! Summer-in-Winter Chicken brings a burst of sunshine to lift you up when the winter chill has got you down. The juicy, savory chicken is a platform for the bright, rich tomatoes in a creamy, herbaceous sauce that sparkles like the sunshine on the water. Summer-in-Winter Chicken wraps you in a blanket of warm weather no matter how frightful the storm outside!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 (10-ounce) package cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 3 tablespoons crème fraîche
  • fresh basil to taste

Directions

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through at 165 degrees F, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  • Season the chicken with the salt and the pepper.
  • Add the tomatoes to the pan, stirring until they soften, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Stir in the pesto and crème fraiche and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve with the basil.
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