One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies for Effortless Meals
A simple and delicious one-pan meal featuring chicken and fresh vegetables tossed in pesto for a quick and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts with pesto sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
- In a baking dish, arrange the chicken breasts and surround them with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy your one-pan meal!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg