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The Best Pesto Chicken Recipe In 3 steps

The Best Pesto Chicken Recipe In 3 Steps for Quick Delights

Discover the best pesto chicken recipe in 3 steps for a delightful family meal in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cutlets Tender and quick to cook.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt For enhancing flavors.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Use freshly cracked.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ideal for searing chicken.
  • 1 medium Zucchini Can substitute with yellow squash.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Can use other bell peppers.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Yellow or white onions are substitutes.
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes can be used.
Sauce and Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Pesto Homemade or high-quality store-bought.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 whole Lemon Zested and juiced.
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Optional; can substitute with walnuts.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Highly recommended as a garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Searing and Sautéing
  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
Cooking Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes for 6-7 minutes until softened. Season to taste.
Making Sauce
  1. Whisk together pesto and cream in a bowl. Return chicken and vegetables to the skillet and pour sauce over. Heat on medium-low for 1 minute to warm through.
Finishing Touch
  1. Remove from heat, zest and juice the lemon over the dish. Garnish with pine nuts and basil. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is pat dried for optimal searing. Adjust seasoning as needed and feel free to swap in seasonal veggies.

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