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Colorful pesto chicken and vibrant vegetables arranged neatly on a white ceramic plate, garnished with fresh basil and parmesan shavings, styled simply for a cozy dinner setting.

Easy Pesto Chicken and Veggies One-Pan Dinner

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A simple, wholesome dish combining tender chicken breasts with fresh vegetables, all cooked in one flavorful pesto sauce.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread pesto over each chicken breast.
  4. Add sliced vegetables around the chicken on the sheet.
  5. Drizzle everything with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon after baking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg