One Pan Pesto Chicken Recipe

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4.8

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    290 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

One Pan Pesto Chicken Recipe

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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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 (28%) 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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