This one-pan pesto chicken and asparagus recipe by Cooking With Claudia on YouTube is a healthy recipe to meal prep for the week. There are many ways to serve this dish so it’s not boring to eat the same thing every single day. I love pesto sauce, so tossing this chicken mixture into pasta would be another idea. This fits a healthy diet that’s packed with protein and vegetables. Plus, it takes only 30 minutes to make so it’s a quick meal to make on a weeknight. I love how vibrant and colorful this recipe is and it makes healthy eating look delicious. I love pesto sauce, so tossing this chicken mixture into pasta would be another idea.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast sliced into strips
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil, chopped
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, yellow and red, halved
Directions:
First, prepare and cut the vegetables and chicken. Add oil to a hot skillet and cook the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together, and add the sundried tomatoes. Then, add the pesto and let it cook for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan. Continue to watch Cooking With Claudia tutorial on YouTube for full instructions and details.
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Next, once the asparagus is finished cooking, add the chicken back into the pan and cherry tomatoes. Give it a quick mix so the seasoning and sauce are mixed thoroughly.
Serve this pesto chicken and asparagus in a wrap or on a bed of rice. I think this simple recipe will help people expand their palette and you can cook this using one pan. Also, you can sub any veggies or add extra for personal preference.
