Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken 🍗🍅🌿

 

Elevate your weeknight dinner with the vibrant flavors of this Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken recipe! 🍗🍅🌿 Succulent chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful basil pesto, then roasted to perfection alongside juicy cherry tomatoes and crisp green beans. Drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, this dish is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Quick to prepare and bursting with freshness, it's sure to become a family favorite! 🍽️😋

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

  2. Prepare the Chicken:

    • Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Coat with Pesto:

    • Spread a generous layer of pesto over each chicken breast, coating them evenly.

  4. Add Vegetables:

    • Scatter the cherry tomatoes and trimmed green beans around the chicken breasts on the baking sheet.

  5. Drizzle with Olive Oil:

    • Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, and green beans.

  6. Roast:

    • Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C) and the vegetables are tender, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking.

  7. Sprinkle with Parmesan:

    • Once cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, and green beans.

  8. Garnish and Serve:

    • Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, before serving.

  9. Serve:

    • Serve the Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken hot, with a side of pasta, rice, or crusty bread, and enjoy the burst of flavors!

Tips

  • Make your own pesto: If you have fresh basil on hand, you can easily make your own pesto by blending basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until smooth.
  • Add more veggies: Feel free to add other vegetables such as sliced bell peppers or sliced onions to the sheet pan for extra color and flavor.
  • Use chicken thighs: If you prefer, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for this recipe.

Enjoy your flavorful Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken meal! 🍗🍅🌿✨


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