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Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash recipe is a Dinner meal that takes 10 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Dinner, you will like Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash!

Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash

Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash Recipe
Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash

Buying a jar of pre-made pesto makes preparation quick and easy for this five-ingredient main dish. Use zucchini or yellow summer squash for a healthy, seasonal element, making this the ideal summer recipe. Once the chicken and vegetables are cooked, simply top with pesto and sprinkle with Parmesan or Asiago cheese.

Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash

What Course Is Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash?

Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash is for Dinner.


How Long Does Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash Recipe Take To Prepare?

Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash Recipe Take To Cook?

Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash takes 10 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash Recipe Make?

Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash makes 2 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash Recipe?

The ingredients for Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash are:

2 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons homemade or purchased pesto
2 cups finely chopped zucchini and/or yellow summer squash
2 tablespoons finely shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese


How Do I Make Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash?

Here is how you make Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash:

In a large nonstick skillet cook chicken in hot oil over medium heat for 4 minutes.Turn chicken; add zucchini and/or squash. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes more or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink (170 degrees F) and squash is crisp-tender, stirring squash gently once or twice.Transfer chicken and squash to 4 dinner plates. Spread pesto over chicken; sprinkle with Asiago or Parmesan cheese. Makes2 servings.Serving Size: makes 2 servings of 1 breast and 1/2 cup of squash eachNumber of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NAPLESNANCY.


What's The Nutritional Info For Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash?

The nutritional information for Pesto Chicken Breasts with Summer Squash is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 277.6
  • Total Fat: 15.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 167.0 mg
  • Sodium: 578.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 30.5 g

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