Description
A delicious and easy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced into half moons
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup pesto
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped, for serving
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mix over the cubed chicken.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until seared on all sides and nearly cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion, zucchini, and bell pepper and sauté for 6-7 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic and remaining seasoning mix and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add the pesto, and stir until everything is well combined and coated. Cook another 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the liquid is somewhat evaporated.
- Add the mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken and veggies, then cover the skillet, turn off the heat, and let sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in pesto for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread or over pasta for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg