Quick Lemon Pesto Chicken (Printable Version)

A vibrant dish featuring pesto-marinated chicken and lemon-roasted vegetables, perfect for a weeknight meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
02 - 3 tablespoons basil pesto
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

08 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
09 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
11 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup broccoli florets
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

18 - Fresh basil leaves
19 - Extra lemon wedges

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together basil pesto, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Let marinate while preparing vegetables.
03 - Combine zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
04 - Spread the vegetables evenly across the prepared sheet pan. Nestle the marinated chicken breasts among the vegetables.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
06 - Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 3 minutes. Slice if desired, then garnish with fresh basil leaves and lemon wedges before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Full of zesty, fresh flavors with minimal prep
  • One-pan cleanup for easy weeknight cooking
02 -
  • Check your pesto label if you are avoiding nuts or dairy
  • Chicken thighs work well, just increase roasting time by 5 minutes
03 -
  • Slice the chicken before serving for even coating of pesto flavor
  • Swap in seasonal veggies for variety all year long
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