One Pot Chicken Pesto Delight
A flavorful and easy one pot chicken pesto recipe bursting with tender chicken, fragrant basil pesto, and vibrant vegetables. This vibrant and satisfying dish is perfect for busy weekdays or when you crave a comforting homemade meal.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 4.
In the same skillet, add the garlic, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5.
Stir in the basil pesto and coat the vegetables evenly.
- 6.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- 7.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the vegetables.
- 8.
Cover the skillet and cook on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and let it melt over the chicken and vegetables.
- 10.
Serve hot, spooning the glorious pesto-infused sauce over each chicken breast and vegetable medley.
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