Description
This pesto chicken with sautéed peppers dish is a quick and flavorful meal featuring juicy chicken coated in herbaceous pesto and colorful, tender peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with half the pesto to coat evenly.
- Add chicken to the hot skillet and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sliced bell peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender but still vibrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet with peppers. Add remaining pesto and lemon juice. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
- Use homemade pesto for fresher, brighter flavor.
- Don’t overcook the peppers—they should still have a slight crunch.
- Pound chicken to even thickness for faster and even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pesto chicken, sautéed peppers, one-pan dinner, healthy chicken recipe, weeknight meal