Best Super Vegetable Pesto Pasta With Pan Seared Oven Roasted Chicken Recipes

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ONE PAN PESTO CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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My favorite thing about this easy baked Pesto Chicken and Vegetables is that it's all made in one pan! A healthy 30 minute meal for quick weeknight dinners.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless (, skinless Chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces)
1 bell pepper (, chopped)
1 zucchini (, chopped)
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ red onion (, chopped)
baby broccoli ((broccolini))
1/2 cup pesto
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (, optional)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 425F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, veggies, and pesto until the chicken and veggies are coated well with pesto.
  • Transfer mixture to a large sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. If desired drizzle with mozzarella cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 443 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE WITH VEGETABLES



Pesto Chicken Recipe with Vegetables image

One-pan chicken pesto and vegetables makes the perfect weeknight meal in 20 minutes! I recommend homemade pesto for this recipe, but you can totally use store-bought pesto for a shortcut if you need to.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 13

1.5 lb chicken breast cutlets
Salt and Pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
1 zucchini (cut into half moons)
1 red bell pepper (cored and cut into strips)
½ red onion (sliced)
1 cup about 5 oz grape tomatoes
1/3 cup basil pesto ((homemade or store-bought) )
1/3 cup cream
Juice of ½ lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
Toasted pine nuts for garnish (optional)
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Pat chicken breast cutlets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. (Boneless skinless chicken breasts can be used, simply cut them in half horizontally so that you have thinner pieces. Watch the video to see how I do this).
  • In large cast iron skillet, heat a little bit of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp) until shimmering but not smoking in a cast iron skillet. Add chicken to the heated skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning over once. Remove from the skillet and set aside for now.
  • If needed, add a little bit more extra virgin olive oil to the skillet. Add zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and grape tomatoes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes or so, tossing occasionally, until the veggies have softened.
  • In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix together the basil pesto and cream.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet. Pour the pesto and cream mixture in. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for a minute or so.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat, add lemon juice and lemon zest. Add pine nuts and fresh basil for garnish. Serve hot with your favorite grain or plain orzo pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Protein 25.7 g, Fat 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 91.8 mg, Sodium 269.2 mg, Fiber 1.1 g, Sugar 2.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETABLE PESTO PASTA



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If you like pesto, this makes a great pasta dish, especially for using up some of the vegetables from your summer garden. It can be either a side dish or a main dish for supper. The amount of oil required for the pesto is approximate, so be prepared to use more if needed. The pesto directions make more than is needed for the dish, so reserve the extra pesto for another use.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package ziti pasta or 1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta, cooked
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/3 lb asparagus, cut into quarters
1/3 lb green beans, cut into thirds
1/3 lb zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced

Steps:

  • Make the pesto by pureéing the basil through garlic in a blender or food processor; slowly add the 1/2 cup olive oil, blending until smooth.
  • Heat the 1 Tbs oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the asparagus, beans and zucchini about 10 minutes, stirring often, until cooked but not limp.
  • Add 1 cup of the pesto, stir thoroughly, and cook until heated thru.
  • Toss the pasta with the pesto-vegetable mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.4, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 138.3, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 11.5

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