One-Pan Pesto Chicken & Veggies
This One-Pan Pesto Chicken & Veggies is a vibrant and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken, easy recipe, healthy dinner, One Pan, Pesto, Veggies
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Baking Sheet
large bowl
Oven
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken breasts packed with protein
For the Veggies
- 2 cups broccoli florets full of vitamins
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes burst with flavor while roasting
- 1 piece bell pepper sliced, choose your favorite color
For the Pesto Mixture
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce infuses the chicken and veggies with flavor
- 2 tablespoons olive oil helps enhance roasting
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, add the chicken breasts, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and sliced bell pepper.
Pour in the pesto sauce and olive oil, then gently toss everything together until well coated.
Spread the chicken-vegetable mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle your mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked and veggies are tender.
Let it cool slightly before serving warm.
Garnish with fresh basil or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg