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Simple One-Pot Basil Pesto Fusion Chicken

Presenting an easy one-pot dish revolving around chicken, aromatic herbs, and a delightful array of vegetables, brightened by a light yet flavor-packed basil pesto cream sauce. This recipe takes you on a journey to unlock deliciousness beyond pasta. Every spoonful unearths chicken seared to perfecti...
2
27 min
TOTAL TIME
643
CALORIES
$2.95
PER SERVING
Simple One-Pot Basil Pesto Fusion Chicken
Ingredients
MAIN
4 SERVINGS
Real Bacon Bits
1/4 cup real bacon bits
Salt
salt
to taste
Half And Half
1 1/2 cups half and half
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Broccoli
1 head broccoli
cut into florets
Basil Pesto
1 cup basil pesto
Green Zucchinis
2 medium green zucchinis
sliced
Asparagus
1 bunch asparagus
trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Fresh Basil
8 leaves fresh basil
torn
Boneless Chicken Breast
1 lb boneless chicken breast
diced
Black Pepper
black pepper
to taste
Directions
MAIN
15 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
27 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a bowl, mix together half and half with the basil pesto. Set it aside.
2
In a separate bowl, combine diced chicken with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan, spread it around for even cooking and let it sear until it is golden brown.
5
Add broccoli to the pan and toss it with the chicken. Cook for about 2 minutes.
6
Add sliced zucchini to the pan and toss. Cook for about 2 minutes.
7
Add the asparagus and bacon bits to the pan and toss. Cook for about 3 minutes.
8
Pour the pesto cream sauce into the pan and mix well with the other ingredients.
9
When the cream sauce begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the pan with the grated parmesan cheese. Stir the ingredients together.
10
Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh torn basil leaves. Enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
17g
CARBS
61g
FAT
44g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
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