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Pesto Chicken and Rice

One pan and full of Italian flavors! You'll love this quick and easy pesto chicken and rice!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 506 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, I used approximately 1/2-3/4 t. salt
  • 1/2 cup diced shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated or minced garlic, 1-2 cloves
  • 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine or long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions

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  1. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large pan or pot (that has a lid) and heat it over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then add it to the pan.
  2. Sauté the chicken for 2-3 minutes then remove it onto a plate. The chicken shouldn't be fully cooked, just browned lightly on the outside.
  3. Add the shallot, garlic, and roasted red peppers into the pan and sauté for a minute, then stir in the rice.
  4. Add the chicken back into the pan and pour in the chicken broth and pesto. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover it with the lid and turn the heat down to low.
  5. Cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Stir every 5 minutes to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  6. Taste for seasoning, then top with the parmesan cheese and chopped basil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 506kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 280mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 506

% Daily Value*

Calories 506kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

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