Chicken Breast with Mushrooms in Creamy Pesto Sauce

Chicken breast prepared with this recipe turns out juicy and tender. The spices can be adjusted, as well as the additions to the dish. For example, mushrooms can be omitted or replaced with cherry tomatoes. But the most important part is the sauce, which not only keeps the chicken juicy but also gives it a rich creamy flavor with a hint of pesto aroma 

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts

• 250 g mushrooms (I used button mushrooms)

• 1/3 cup heavy cream 35% (80 ml)

• 1/3 cup chicken broth (80 ml)

• 1/3 cup pesto sauce

• salt, pepper, paprika

Steps

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, and fry in vegetable oil on both sides until golden brown

2. Set chicken aside, then add chopped mushrooms to the pan

3. Fry mushrooms until golden brown

4. Return chicken to the pan, add broth, cream, and pesto, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes

5. Transfer the dish to a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes