Creamy Pesto Chicken with Vegetables

Name: Creamy Pesto Chicken with Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets ((see note for standard chicken breasts)); Kosher salt; Black pepper; Extra virgin olive oil; 1 zucchini, (sliced into half moons); 1 red bell pepper, (sliced); 1/2 red onion, (sliced); 1 cup (about 5 ounces) grape tomatoes; 1/3 cup pesto (homemade (or store-bought)); 1/3 cup cream; 1 lemon, (zested and juiced); Toasted pine nuts, (for garnish (optional)); Fresh basil, (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

One-pan chicken pesto and vegetables makes the perfect weeknight meal in 20 minutes! I recommend homemade pesto for this recipe, but you can totally use store-bought pesto for a shortcut if you need to.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:14:14 GMT