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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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.