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Summer-in-Winter Chicken

ChickenStove-TopGastro-Pub

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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About

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!

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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

Step 1 -Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2 -Add the chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through at 165 degrees F, about 6-7 minutes per side.

Step 3 -Season the chicken with the salt and the pepper.

Step 4 -Add the tomatoes to the pan, stirring until they soften, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5 -Reduce the heat to medium-low.

Step 6 -Stir in the pesto and crème fraiche and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 7 -Serve with the basil.

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