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Pesto Chicken & Veggies in 20 Minutes! - pesto chicken veggies in 20

Pesto Chicken & Veggies in 20 Minutes!

Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked pepper

Instructions
 

  • Chop the bell pepper, yellow squash, and zucchini into ½-inch pieces.
  • Cube the chicken breasts into ½-inch pieces.
  • Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken and sauté for 3-5 minutes until opaque.
  • Add frozen green beans to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until thawed.
  • Add bell pepper and red onion. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Increase heat slightly if water pools.
  • Add yellow squash and zucchini. Continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Turn off heat. Stir in pesto until chicken and vegetables are well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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