Name: One-Pan Skillet Creamy Pesto Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients: 680g (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large or 4 small-medium), pounded to an even 1-inch thickness if thicker than 1.25 inches; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 340g (12 oz) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (minimum 36% milk fat); 1/2 cup (120ml) prepared basil pesto (store-bought or homemade); 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 140g (5 oz) fresh baby spinach; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish; Extra pesto, for drizzling garnish

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One-Pan Skillet Creamy Pesto Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach — Magic Sous