Spring One-Pan Pesto Chicken Dinner: A Simple, Tasty Meal!
A simple and delicious one-pan meal featuring chicken and fresh pesto, perfect for spring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Spread the pesto over the chicken, then add the cherry tomatoes and asparagus around the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the vegetables with your favorites.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meal prep.
- For a lighter version, use less pesto or a low-fat alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg