LOW CARB

Pesto Chicken Skillet w/ Vegetables 

A summery and light meal, this Pesto Chicken Skillet is made by coating the chicken in a pesto seasoning, and then adding lots of veggies to complete the meal.

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WHAT YOU NEED:

Chicken Breasts Black Pepper Pesto Greek Yogurt Olive Oil Red Onion Zucchini Cherry Tomatoes Bell Peppers

Using a very sharp knife, cut chicken breasts in half to form two thin chicken cutlets. Season the chicken cutlets generously with sea salt and black pepper.

ONE

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In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and pesto. Rub each piece of chicken with the creamy pesto sauce, evenly coating.

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Add olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Place the chicken into the skillet, and cook for about 8 minutes per side, until golden brown, or until chicken is cooked through.

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Increase the heat to medium-high, and add in the vegetables. Stir fry the vegetables for 5-10 minutes, until cooked to taste.

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Remove the skillet from heat, and nestle the pesto chicken back in to the pan with the vegetables. Top the dish with fresh chopped basil and additional parmesan cheese, if desired.

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A summery spin on a simple skillet dinner! Chicken is coated in a creamy pesto sauce, then cooked until golden brown.

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