Basil Pesto Chicken with Roasted Veggies - 20 Dishes

Basil Pesto Chicken with Roasted Veggies

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 422kcal

Ingredients:

  • 2 c Fresh Basil
  • .5 c Olive Oil
  • .25 c Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Mint
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts diced
  • 2 Carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 Zucchini halved and sliced
  • 1 Yellow Squash halved and sliced
  • .5 c Red Onions chopped

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively, grease it with coconut oil.
  • Combine the basil, oil, lemon juice, mint, and garlic in a blender and process until smooth. Add salt to taste.
  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken, carrots, zucchinis, squash, and onion with the pesto. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, stirring once halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6090IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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