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Pesto Chicken Tomato and Corn Skillet

This Pesto Chicken Tomato and Corn Skillet dinner is full of Italian flavors, fresh vegetables, chicken, and melted fresh mozzarella.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 serviings
Calories: 397 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup finely diced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic, 1-2 cloves depending on the size
  • 2 ears of corn or 1 cup frozen defrosted corn
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions

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  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, swirl it to coat the bottom of the pan. Add in the chicken and spread it out into a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Let the chicken cook untouched for about 4 minutes or until golden brown and seared on the bottom. Toss the chicken around and continue to cook until it's no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and onto a plate.
  3. Add a little more olive oil to the skillet and toss in the shallot, tomatoes, corn, salt and pepper. Sauté for 4 minutes and then add in the garlic. Continue to sauté until the tomatoes soften slightly and their skin starts to break.
  4. Add the chicken back into the skillet along with the pesto. Stir everything together until it's coated in pesto. Scatter the mozzarella balls on top and cover the skillet with a lid. Turn the heat down to low and let everything warm through until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and garnish with chopped basil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 245mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serviings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397

% Daily Value*

Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 245mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

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