Name: One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes; 1 lb asparagus, cut into 2" pieces; 4-5 cups broccoli, roughly chopped ( 2 broccoli heads); 1 (8 oz jar) sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2/3 cup homemade or store-bought pesto; 2 oz goat cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tbsp roasted pistachios, chopped; kosher salt + black pepper

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This easy and healthy one pan pesto chicken and veggies takes only a few ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Even better you can prepare in a skillet or roast in the oven.

A couple of weeks ago I shared my pistachio kale pesto recipe. The great thing about pesto is you can use it in so many different ways to add instant flavor to an otherwise simple dish, which inspire this one pan chicken and veggies dish.

While I don’t make one pan dishes very often, once I’m done I question myself why I don’t make them every single night! Everybody has those days where they just don’t really feel like cooking and want something easy, quick and healthy (hopefully). And for me it was one of those days. Everything was ready in under 30 minutes and there was plenty for the next night.

This one pan chicken and veggies meal can use a variety of vegetables of your liking. Today I chose asparagus and broccoli but other options could be zucchini, green beans, edamame, tomatoes, etc…

What Ingredients are in this One Pan Chicken and Veggies Recipe?

Olive oil
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Produce – asparagus and broccoli
Sun-dried tomatoes
Pesto (homemade or store-bought)
Goat cheese
Parmesan cheese
Pistachios
Kosher salt and black pepper

How to Make One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook for 4 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet.
In same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and reduce heat to medium. Stir in asparagus, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until broccoli is bright green.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in cooked chicken, pesto and goat cheese. Thin out with some water if necessary. Top with roasted pistachios and Parmesan cheese.

Can I Roast this Pesto Chicken and Veggies in a Pan?

Yes. Cut up the chicken and veggies just like you would for the skillet and then place in an even layer on a large roasting pan. Heat the olive oil, pesto, goat cheese, salt and pepper in a medium bowl for about 30 seconds and whisk to combine.

Pour the pesto mixture over the chicken and veggies and toss to combine.

Heat oven to 425°F and roast for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through or until the chicken is done. Top with Parmesan cheese and roasted pistachios.

Can I Use Store-Bought Pesto?

Of course. In fact, most times I make a dish like this, I’m using Costco’s basil pesto. I always have some on hand.

What Cast Iron Skillet Do You Use?

For this as well as many other recipes such as roasted red pepper chicken and veggies, sun-dried tomato chicken and chicken saltimbocca, I use a Lodge cast iron skillet. It’s surprisingly affordable and will last years if you take care of it.

Top Tips for Making Pesto Chicken and Veggies

Cut the chicken in 1 inch cubes so they are quicker to cook and cook evenly.
If using bigger asparagus it will have woody ends that aren’t edible, so if you hold the asparagus near the end with two hands and bend it until it snaps, it should break right at the correct place.
Add cold oil to a cold skillet and let heat up to proper temperature before adding the chicken. You’ll know it is ready when the oil starts to shimmer.
If you don’t love broccoli and asparagus, you can use different vegetables – broccolini, cauliflower, green beans, zucchini are just a few examples.
You know the chicken is cooked when it reaches 165°F with an instant-read thermometer or if you cut into the chicken and the juices run clear and there is no pink. Honestly, I always just cut the chicken to see when it is done. If it isn’t just cook slightly longer.
Leftovers will store well in the fridge for 2-3 days in an air-tight container or be frozen for 3 months.

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