Keto Pan Pesto Chicken And Veggies Recipe

Gluten Free
Main Dishes
Paleo
Quick Easy
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Keto Pan Pesto Chicken And Veggies
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Description

Imagine a dish where the bright, herbaceous flavors of basil dance with the subtle earthiness of spinach, all swirled together in a luxuriously creamy sauce. This is pesto, reimagined for a lighter palate, offering a symphony of taste and texture that's both comforting and invigorating. Fresh basil leaves, blended with a touch of spinach, create a vibrant green sauce, redolent with the aroma of summer.

The addition of toasted nuts lends a delightful crunch and a rich, buttery note, while garlic provides a gentle pungency that awakens the senses. A drizzle of olive oil binds the ingredients together, creating a smooth and emulsified sauce that clings beautifully to every surface. Now, picture tender pieces of chicken, lightly browned and perfectly cooked, offering a savory counterpoint to the herbaceous pesto.

These succulent morsels, infused with the flavors of the sauce, provide a satisfying protein element to the dish. And to complete the culinary tapestry, envision an array of colorful, crisp-tender vegetables, tossed together in the fragrant pesto. Zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, their natural sweetness enhanced by the sauce, create a medley of textures and flavors that tantalize the taste buds.

The vegetables retain a slight bite, offering a pleasant contrast to the creamy pesto and tender chicken. This is a dish that's as visually appealing as it is delicious. The vibrant green of the pesto, studded with flecks of basil and spinach, contrasts beautifully with the golden-brown chicken and the bright colors of the vegetables.

It's a meal that invites you to savor each bite, to appreciate the interplay of flavors and textures, and to experience the simple joy of fresh, wholesome ingredients prepared with care. A quick and easy one-pan wonder, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, bringing a touch of culinary artistry to your table without demanding hours in the kitchen. It's a celebration of fresh flavors and simple pleasures, a dish that's sure to become a favorite.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
7 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
22 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 chicken with veggies and sauce serving
C
Calories
530 Kcal

C
Carbs
8 g
Fi
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
4 g

P
Protein
35 g

C
Fats
40 g
Saturated Fats 8 g
Unsaturated Fats 28 g

Cholestrol 120 mg
Sodium 450 mg
Potassium 700 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Basil Fresh
    Basil Fresh
    ½ cup
    2.
    Walnuts
    Walnuts
    ¼ cup, chopped
    3.
    Spinach Raw
    Spinach Raw
    1 cup
    4.
    Garlic Raw
    Garlic Raw
    1 clove
    5.
    Salt
    Salt
    ¼ teaspoon
    6.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ½ tsp
    7.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    ½ cup
    8.
    Chicken Breast
    Chicken Breast
    8 oz, boneless, raw
    9.
    Salt
    Salt
    ¼ teaspoon
    10.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ½ tsp
    11.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    ½ cup
    12.
    Bell Pepper
    Bell Pepper
    1-½ oz, raw, yields
    13.
    Green Beans
    Green Beans
    2 ounce
    14.
    Salt
    Salt
    ¼ teaspoon
    15.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ½ tsp

Instructions

    1.
    In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, walnuts, spinach, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, a dash of pepper, and the initial amount of olive oil. Blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy pesto sauce.
    2.
    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized tenders. Heat the second amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with the second amount of salt and pepper. Cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Then, remove the chicken and set aside, reserving the flavorful juices in the pan.
    3.
    Chop the bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Add the bell pepper and green beans to the skillet with the reserved chicken juices. Cook over medium heat, seasoning with the final amount of salt and pepper. Sauté the veggies for a few minutes until they become tender-crisp, retaining a slight bite.
    4.
    Reduce the heat to medium-low. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed veggies. Stir in the prepared pesto sauce, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated. Allow the skillet to heat through completely, melding the flavors together. Serve the pesto chicken and veggies hot and enjoy!