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Pesto Chicken and Vegetables Skillet
A quick and flavorful skillet dish combining tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and vibrant pesto for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
Vegetables
- 2 large bell peppers (coarsely chopped)
- 1 large white or red onion (coarsely chopped)
- 1 large zucchini (coarsely chopped (4 cups))
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
Sauces and Oils
- 1/3 cup pesto (divided)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for sauteing)
Seasonings
- to taste Salt
- to taste Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook bell peppers and onion in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil for 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Cook zucchini in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil for 4 minutes. Add to bowl with peppers.
- Sauté grape tomatoes in skillet for 2 minutes. Add to bowl with vegetables.
- Cook chicken in remaining oil for 10-12 minutes until browned. Stir in 3 tablespoons pesto.
- Add cooked vegetables and remaining pesto. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Serve garnished with Parmesan or with sides.
Notes
Use fresh pesto for best flavor. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.