Easy Pesto Chicken Skillet

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This is a tasty budget meal that incorporates a handful of ingredients found in your pantry. The key to this cooking properly is keeping the chicken and broccoli florets an even size. I highly recommend freshly prepared pesto.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 6 ounces gemelli pasta

  • 3 cups small broccoli florets

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup whipping cream

  • ¼ cup fresh basil pesto

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

Directions

  1. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer chicken to a bowl and keep warm.

  3. Pour chicken broth into the skillet and add gemelli. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely cooked, about 5 more minutes.

  4. Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and pesto until combined. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

439 Calories
21g Fat
40g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 439
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1362mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 68mg 75%
Calcium 283mg 22%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 506mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.