on May 13, 2016, Updated Mar 14, 2024 20 Comments I have a quick, easy, and mighty delicious one-pan recipe to share with you that I think you are going to adore as much as we do! It is my one pan pesto chicken that is a weeknight staple around my house. Tender chicken, fragrant peppers, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese are nestled into zucchini noodles and tossed in flavorful pesto. Talk about delicious!
How to Make Easy One-Pan Pesto Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
Olive oil Chicken breasts – cut into about 2-inch, bite-sized pieces. Red pepper – deseeded and sliced Zucchini – cut into ribbons or spirals Grape tomatoes – halved Pesto – homemade or store-bought Mozzarella cheese – optional, but so delicious
Step-by-Step Instructions
Drizzle olive oil into a large pan set over medium heat. Once the olive oil begins to shimmer, add the cut chicken pieces and the red pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked throughout, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, tomatoes, pesto, and mozzarella cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Storage Tips
To make ahead. Prepare the pesto chicken recipe according to the instructions. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat to serve. To freeze. Prepare the chicken and pepper according to the directions. Hold the remaining ingredients to add and cook before serving. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Add the remaining ingredients according to the recipe directions and serve.
More Favorite One-Pan Recipes
Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Green Beans One Pot Penne Pasta Classic Pot Roast Skillet Lasagna Beef Stroganoff Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Broccoli Here’s my One Pan Pesto Chicken Recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Enjoy!Robyn xo
