Description
A one-pan wonder! This recipe bundle includes everything you need to make One-Pan Pesto Chicken & Veggies. Thanks to the Guelph Community Health Centre’s dietitians for the recipe!
Print or download the recipe here.
2 tbsp oil
1 lb chicken drumsticks* or pork chops
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil and chopped (NOT included in this bundle)
1 lb vegetables of choice (such as asparagus, green beans or carrots)
1/4 cup basil pesto sauce
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil.
- Season chicken drumsticks or pork with salt and add to pan, along with half of the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cook 15-20 minutes, turning the chicken or pork until cooked thoroughly. Remove chicken or pork and tomatoes from pan and set aside.
- Add vegetable of choice and remaining half of sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes. Keep in skillet.
- Add chicken or pork back to skillet, along with pesto. Stir to coat meat and vegetables on low-medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add chopped tomatoes.
- Add to plate and serve with side of rice or quinoa and enjoy!*You can substitute chicken drumsticks for chicken breasts or thighs. We have included a whole frozen chicken as the best option from our store.