Description
This quick and flavorful recipe combines chicken and broccoli with a vibrant pesto sauce for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Add broccoli to the skillet and cover, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and cook for another minute until heated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional pesto if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served over pasta or rice for a more filling meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg