Description
Pesto & White Wine Chicken & Veggies is a vibrant, one-pan dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a medley of colorful vegetables, all enveloped in aromatic pesto and enhanced by a splash of dry white wine. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort, making you feel like a gourmet chef in your kitchen. Enjoy an explosion of taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with pesto sauce.
- Arrange mixed vegetables around the chicken in the baking dish; drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.
- Pour white wine over the chicken and veggies.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg