One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
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One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
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This one pan pesto chicken cooks up in under 20 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It combines tender chicken with a medley of fresh vegetables all tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless breasts cut into bite-size chunks
- 2 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil divided
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 (10-12 ounce) pint cherry tomatoes about 2 cups
- 1 medium zucchini cut into half moons
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 yellow or red bell pepper cut into ½ inch pieces
- ½ red onion cut into ½ inch pieces
- ½ cup pesto (homemade or store-bought) plus more for serving
- Fresh parmesan and basil for serving (optional)
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Instructions
- Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot add chicken chunks into the skillet in a single layer. Season with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, cook 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through for a total of about 8 minutes or until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil into the same skillet. Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli, bell pepper and onion. Season with remaining ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until veggies start to soften and tomatoes start to blister. Be careful not to overcook otherwise your veggies will become mushy!
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine everything. Turn heat off then add ½ cup pesto. Stir to coat everything.
- Serve the pesto chicken and veggies up on their own or with cooked pasta or rice. Top with additional pesto, parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
- MyFitnessPal Entry: Eating Bird Food Pesto Chicken
- Make it dairy-free: To make this recipe dairy-free, use a vegan pesto.
- To store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, warm over the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 recipe without pasta or rice
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
632mg
(26%)
Potassium
425mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe without pasta or rice | |
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 632mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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