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Chicken and Zucchini Pesto

Chicken and Zucchini Pesto: 4 Ingredients for Pure Joy

This Chicken and Zucchini Pesto dish combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini and a flavorful pesto sauce.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken fillets
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Season chicken fillets with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook chicken in the skillet until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  6. Remove chicken and place in a baking dish.
  7. Add zucchini around the chicken in the dish.
  8. Spoon pesto sauce over the chicken and zucchini.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use homemade or store-bought pesto.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables.
  • This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Chicken, Zucchini, Pesto, Healthy Recipe