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    One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

    By Julia | Updated: Jun 04, 2023 | Published: Feb 15, 2018 | 321 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).

    Related Pesto Chicken Recipes:

    • Combine basil pesto with thinly sliced chicken, mushrooms, and penne pasta in this delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta with Mushrooms
    • To make this Summer Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake all you do is just pile all the ingredients on top of the chicken breasts in a baking dish and then bake everything in the oven.
    • Use that tortellini you see in the store all the time.  Combine tortellini with chicken, basil pesto, and veggies in this easy Pesto Tortellini with Chicken and Veggies recipe.

    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

    4.82 from 279 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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    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. 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.

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        • 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
    5. 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
    6. Lindsey

      January 08, 2022 at 9:43 am

      My whole family really enjoyed this recipe. I used chicken breasts that I had on hand instead of thighs, but it was delicious and super easy for a weeknight meal.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 10:59 pm

        Lindsey, I am glad you gave this recipe a try and enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your comment and the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
    7. MARTA J ANDERSON

      October 19, 2021 at 10:42 am

      Making it tonight, I have a jar of tomato pesto and no sundried tomatoes, do you think I could us the tomato pesto instead? I can get the sundried tomatoes if not! Thanks so excited to try this!

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 23, 2021 at 2:14 pm

        Marta, yes, you can use sun-dried tomato pesto - it would work great here! Enjoy, and I hope you like it!

        Reply
    8. Lisa

      October 10, 2021 at 11:52 am

      This looks really great but can I skip the sun-dried tomatoes without affecting the flavour too much?

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 11, 2021 at 9:18 pm

        Yes, you can definitely skip sun-dried tomatoes. The majority of flavor will come from a good quality basil pesto.

        Reply
    9. Colleen Smith

      October 09, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      I make this all the time. I loooooove it and so does my family. They ask for it all the time. I was even asked to make it when we were on vacation with the extended family. Very, very good. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 11, 2021 at 9:23 pm

        Colleen, your comment made my day! I am so glad this is one of your favorite recipes! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Kim

      September 17, 2021 at 9:40 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight, followed the recipe and didn’t change a thing. It was SO quick and easy and delicious. My kids went back for seconds. Thank you for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 22, 2021 at 3:55 pm

        Kim, thank you for the comment and the 5-star review! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed this recipe!

        Reply
      • Jennifer

        October 26, 2021 at 9:46 am

        Hubby said we must add this to the dinner rotation. It was fantastic! I used dehydrated sun dried tomatoes not in oil and added them earlier in the cooking process to soften them. I also added a splash of chicken stock when I added the asparagus to help steam them some and to deglaze the pan. This would be even more amazing if some small fresh mozzarella balls were added while plating. Love that it cooks all in one pan! Give it a try.

        Reply
        • Julia

          October 26, 2021 at 1:59 pm

          Jennifer, I am so glad you liked this recipe! Thank you for stopping by and sharing such great feedback - I really appreciate it!

          Reply
    11. Amanda

      August 30, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      Do you know the serving size in grams or ounces?

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 22, 2021 at 5:15 pm

        No, but the whole recipe makes 4 servings.

        Reply
    12. Amber

      July 13, 2021 at 4:48 pm

      This recipe was super easy and delicious! I substituted the chicken for tofu to make it vegan for myself and loved it. My husband had it with chicken and also loved it.

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 13, 2021 at 5:36 pm

        Thank you, Amber! I am so happy you liked it!

        Reply
    13. Susan

      May 17, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      I’ve never had pesto until last Friday when my friend made chicken pesto with green beans mushrooms & tomatoes. I thoroughly enjoyed it. So much so I made it myself tonight, wasn’t quite as good as my friends but still very tasty. We both served it with pasta. Only worry for me is how many calories & fat does it contain?

      Thank you Julia & Jan for introducing it to me

      Reply
    14. Stacy

      December 28, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      I made this dish tonight and it was a success. My niece had four servings. I on the other hand was not a fan only because I do not like pesto sauce. I did however taste everything prior to the sauce and it was AMAZING!!!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 30, 2020 at 7:08 pm

        Stacy, I am so glad this recipe was a success and that your niece enjoyed it! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing such a positive comment - I really appreciate it!

        Reply
    15. Manasa

      December 24, 2020 at 7:09 am

      Hey Julia! Loved this combo of chicken with cherry tomatoes. I really enjoyed this yummy dish (used Organic Indian Vegetables like Tomato and Capsicum too) made for my friends gathering the last weekend. Btw can I replace asparagus with broccoli? Will it make any difference in the taste of the whole dish?

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      • Julia

        December 24, 2020 at 3:46 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this recipe! You can definitely use broccoli - I think it will be quite good! You can also use green beans instead of broccoli - I think that would taste even better than broccoli.

        Reply
        • Juanita T Myers

          November 28, 2021 at 2:20 pm

          Can I add some uncooked pasta to the pot while the food is cooking, or would that change up the cooking times too much?

          Reply
          • Julia

            November 29, 2021 at 10:25 pm

            I've done this recipe with pasta, take a look at these 2 recipes:

            https://juliasalbum.com/one-pan-pesto-chicken-tortellini-and-veggies/

            https://juliasalbum.com/chicken-ravioli-with-pesto-and-veggies/

            Reply
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