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Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Dinner

URL: https://www.budgetbytes.com/sheet-pan-pesto-chicken-dinner/

Ingredients

The main dish

  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 3 pinches salt and pepper
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella

The side salad

  • ¼ lb spring mix
  • ¼ cup Caesar dressing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF and prepare a large sheet pan with oil.
  2. Slice the baby potatoes and coat them with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper, then spread on half of the sheet pan.
  3. Coat the grape tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on the other half of the sheet pan.
  4. Roast the potatoes and tomatoes for 20 minutes.
  5. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, slice them, and coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. After 20 minutes, stir the potatoes and tomatoes, then push them to the sides of the pan and add the chicken to the center.
  7. Roast everything for an additional 20 minutes.
  8. Ensure the chicken reaches 165ºF, then spread pesto on top and add mozzarella slices.
  9. Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned.
  10. Toss the spring mix with Caesar dressing and serve with the chicken and roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
599
Total fat
35g
Total carbohydrates
28g
Total protein
42g
Sodium
982mg
Cholesterol
mg

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