One Pan Pesto Chicken Recipe

Name: One Pan Pesto Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 3 chicken breasts; 1 1 medium red pepper; 5 5 medium zucchini; 1 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1/4 1/4 cup pesto; mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
290 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

One Pan Pesto Chicken Recipe

Chloe Mercado

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This One Pan Pesto Chicken recipe makes a quick and easy meal filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and pesto cooked in one pan in 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 3 chicken breasts skinless, boneless, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1 medium red pepper deseeded and sliced
5 5 medium zucchini cut into ribbons or spirals
1 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
1/4 1/4 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
mozzarella cheese optional

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Instructions

Set large pan over medium heat. Drizzle in olive oil. Once the olive oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken pieces and the red pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked throughout, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, pesto, and mozzarella cheese, if using.

Notes

To make ahead. Prepare according to the instructions. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat to serve.
To freeze. Prepare the chicken and pepper according to the directions. Hold the remaining ingredients to add and cook before serving. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Add the remaining ingredients according to the recipe directions and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 270mg (11%) Potassium 1296mg (37%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 2745IU (55%) Vitamin C 99.1mg (110%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	290kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	55mg	18%
Sodium	270mg	11%
Potassium	1296mg	28%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	2745IU	55%
Vitamin C	99.1mg	110%
Calcium	80mg	8%
Iron	1.8mg	10%