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One-Pan Pesto Chicken & Veggies

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40min

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4 servings

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This One-Pan Pesto Chicken & Veggies is a vibrant, flavorful, and nutritious meal that comes together with minimal fuss. Tender chicken breasts are coated in aromatic pesto and cooked alongside colorful vegetables for a complete and balanced dinner. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity - everything cooks in one pan, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while saving on cleanup time. It's a perfect weeknight dinner option that's both satisfying and wholesome.

Nutrition Facts

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Sugar
2 g
4 g
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Steps

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1
Prepare ingredients

Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.

2
Season chicken

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

3
Heat pan

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4
Cook chicken

Add chicken to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden.

5
Remove chicken

Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

6
Prepare vegetables

While chicken cooks, slice zucchini into half-moons and bell peppers into strips.

7
Prepare garlic

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

8
Cook vegetables

In the same pan, add zucchini, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.

9
Add tomatoes

Add cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.

10
Season vegetables

Season vegetables with remaining salt and pepper.

11
Return chicken

Return chicken to the pan with the vegetables.

12
Add pesto

Spread pesto sauce over each chicken breast.

13
Finish cooking

Cover the pan and cook for 5 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

14
Prepare lemon

While dish finishes, zest and juice the lemon.

15
Garnish

Sprinkle lemon zest and squeeze lemon juice over the dish before serving.

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