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Chicken, Tomatoes, Spinach, and Pasta in a Skillet

Chicken Pesto Skillet

Fresh Thyme Market
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 425

Ingredients 

  • 1 package Noodles
  • 12 oz Chicken Breasts Stir Fry Tips
  • 2 cups Bell Pepper Red or green, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Grape, halved
  • 1/3 cup Pesto
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • 2 Tbsp Basil Fresh, thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet or Frying Pan

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions in a saucepan. Drain; set aside.
  • Spray a large skillet with oil spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add bell pepper and broccoli; cook for 2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add tomatoes, pesto, lemon juice, and cooked pasta. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with black pepper and fresh basil for serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pesto Skillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
425
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
319
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
965
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
 
80
g
27
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
 
3422
IU
68
%
Vitamin C
 
145
mg
176
%
Calcium
 
94
mg
9
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Basil, Black Pepper, Broccoli, Chicken Breasts, Lemon Juice, Noodles, Pesto, Thyme, Tomatoes