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    One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

    Published: Feb 15, 2018 / 306 Comments

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    One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies - boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, cherry tomatoes in a delicious basil pesto sauce. Everything is done in one pan, 30 minutes recipe from start to finish!

    One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies (asparagus and cherry tomatoes) in a stainless steel pan

    Chicken deliciously smothered with basil pesto sauce and served along with delicious vegetables.  Healthy, gluten-free, Mediterranean-style recipe, packed with fiber (vegetables) and protein (chicken).

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    close-up of One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies (asparagus and cherry tomatoes) in a stainless steel pan

    This pesto chicken is a perfect meal for the hot days of the Summer - light, packed with veggies, full of bright colors, and so delicious! I love serving this pesto chicken with a fresh Summer salad, and my absolute current favorite is avocado salad with mozzarella and basil pesto.  I also highly recommend this amazing beet salad with spinach, goat cheese, and cashews, and a beautiful strawberry spinach salad.

    Ingredients you'll need for this Pesto Chicken and Veggies:

    • olive oil
    • chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
    • sun-dried tomatoes
    • asparagus
    • basil pesto
    • cherry tomatoes

    Yes, you'll only need 6 ingredients for this recipe!

    One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies (asparagus and cherry tomatoes) in a stainless steel pan

    Look at all the colorful veggies that go into this dinner:

    vegetables (asparagus, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes) on a white plate

    How to cook pesto chicken:

    First, cook boneless, skinless chicken thighs (sliced into thinner strips) with sun-dried tomatoes until the chicken is completely cooked, and coat the chicken with basil pesto:

    basil pesto chicken in a stainless steel pan

    Add cherry tomatoes to the chicken in the skillet:

    basil pesto chicken and cherry tomatoes in a stainless steel pan

    Cook the asparagus and combine all the ingredients together:

    basil pesto chicken, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes in a stainless steel pan

    4.85 from 233 votes

    One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

    Delicious Pesto Chicken and Veggies.  Sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, cherry tomatoes in a delicious basil pesto sauce.  30 minutes from start to finish, everything is cooked in one pan.  Gluten free, healthy, Mediterranean style recipe. 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 423 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless, sliced into strips
    • â…“ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained of oil, chopped
    • 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed, cut in half, if large
    • ¼ cup basil pesto
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes yellow and red, halved
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions 

    • Heat a large skillet on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, add sliced chicken thighs, season chicken generously with salt, add half of chopped sun-dried tomatoes - and cook everything on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, flipping a couple of times, until the chicken is completely cooked through. Remove the chicken and sun-dried from the skillet, leaving oil in.
    • Add asparagus (ends trimmed), seasoned generously with salt, remaining half of sun-dried tomatoes, and cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes until the asparagus cooked through. Remove asparagus to serving plate.
    • Add chicken back to the skillet, add pesto, stir to coat on low-medium heat until chicken is reheated, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add halved cherry tomatoes, mix with the pesto and the chicken. Add chicken and tomatoes to the serving plate with asparagus.
    • Want to make basil pesto from scratch? Here is a super flavorful and creamy 20-Minute Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    423
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    32
    g
    49
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    44
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    112
    mg
    37
    %
    Sodium
     
    261
    mg
    11
    %
    Potassium
     
    856
    mg
    24
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    12
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    23
    g
    46
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1520
    IU
    30
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    18.4
    mg
    22
    %
    Calcium
     
    75
    mg
    8
    %
    Iron
     
    4.4
    mg
    24
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Leon

      April 24, 2023 at 8:06 pm

      This was so delicious, it was a lovely meal for my dinner party. Thank you. Certainly will make it again.

      Reply
      • Roberta

        May 16, 2023 at 8:22 pm

        Fabulous recipe, great taste and easy to make. Like any recipe, first read thoroughly.

        Reply
    2. Erin

      April 01, 2023 at 7:39 pm

      My 6 year old, 4 year old and 1 year old LOVED this. I added olives and onions and served over garlic/herb cauliflower rice.

      No leftovers!

      Reply
    3. Lilly

      February 26, 2023 at 8:10 pm

      Very easy and delicious! I subbed the asparagus for some pan cooked green beans with mushroom, bacon, shallot and garlic. The cherry tomatoes have such a nice burst of flavor! Definitely making again.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 18, 2023 at 8:20 pm

        Lilly, I love your substitutions - green beans, mushrooms, and bacon sound delicious! Thank you for such a positive comment and the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Suzy

      February 09, 2023 at 8:23 pm

      I made this tonight and it was amazing. My picky 6 year old said it was the best thing he has ever eaten and asked if I could start making it once a week, lol! I never leave comments, but that dish was worth it!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 13, 2023 at 6:32 pm

        Suzy, your 6-year-old has a really good taste! 🙂 I am so glad you both loved the recipe and thank you for taking the time to share such a positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Marcia

      January 30, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      Could I use fresh green beans instead of asparagus?

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 30, 2023 at 4:11 pm

        Marcia, yes! Green beans would work great in this recipe! Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Lisa

      October 30, 2022 at 1:24 pm

      This is a GREAT recipe. I have been making it for a couple of years and everyone in my family loves it!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 30, 2022 at 4:01 pm

        Lisa, I am so flattered by your comment - thank you very much for stopping by and sharing this positive review! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Ange

      October 25, 2022 at 3:47 am

      I made some pesto today in my thermomix so I searched for a pesto chicken recipe and this came up in the search results. So I decided to try it, I was not disappointed at all, it was so delicious & tasty. This will be my go to pesto chicken recipe from now on. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 26, 2022 at 7:47 pm

        Ange, thank you so much for such a positive and uplifting comment! Glad you found my recipe through a search and that the recipe turned out well! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Shelly

      July 18, 2022 at 12:27 pm

      Absolutely AMAZING! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 5:48 pm

        Shelly, thank you for your enthusiastic comment and the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Kristi

      February 16, 2022 at 8:02 pm

      This was so easy to make and seriously delicious!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 18, 2022 at 12:33 pm

        Kristi, I am so happy the recipe was enjoyed! 🙂

        Reply
      • Karen Hershey

        March 20, 2022 at 7:32 pm

        This was absolutely delicious. I used the oil from the sun dried tomatoes to cook the chicken. Thank you for this recipe. Putting it in my keepers.

        Reply
        • Julia

          March 21, 2022 at 10:15 pm

          Karen, your comment made my day! 🙂 Glad that this recipe will be a keeper for you!

          Reply
    10. Fredericka

      February 12, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      that was perfect

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 18, 2022 at 5:45 pm

        Glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
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