Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables
Pesto Chicken and Vegetables provides 37g protein and 361 calories per serving, combining protein with micronutrient density. Four servings cook stovetop-style in rapid time, covering mid-week meals without weekend prep stress. Supports muscle-building calories while staying within macro targets for moderate surplus phases.
Ingredients
- •Bell Pepper
- •Zucchini
- •Squash, Yellow Summer
- •Yellow Onion
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(590g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Green Beans(240g)
- •Basil Pesto, Prepared(80g)
- •1/8 tsp salt* ($0.01)
- •1/8 tsp freshly cracked pepper* ($0.01)
- •Parmesan Cheese(15g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Chop the bell pepper, yellow squash, and zucchini, and slice the red onion. I like to make different shapes for each vegetable, but aim to make the pieces all around the same size.
- 2Cube the chicken breasts into ½-inch pieces.
- 3Add the cooking oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Once the skillet and oil are very hot, add the chicken and sauté until the chicken pieces are opaque (3-5 minutes - the chicken will continue to cook as you add vegetables).
- 4Add the green beans to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes more, or just until thawed.
- 5Add the bell pepper and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes more. If water is beginning to pool in the skillet, turn the heat up slightly. It should be hot enough that the water released from the vegetables evaporates quickly.
- 6Add the yellow squash and zucchini to the skillet and continue to sauté 2-3 minutes more, or just until the squash softens slightly.
- 7Turn the heat off, add the pesto to the skillet, and stir until everything is coated. Give the vegetables a taste and add salt, pepper, or more pesto if desired. Top with a light sprinkle of Parmesan just before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
361
calories
37g
protein
20g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 4.0g
- Sodium
- 258 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.0g
4 servings per batch · ~239g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables have per serving?
Each serving contains 37g of protein and 361 calories with a macro split of 20g fat and 7g carbs. This makes it a high-protein, low-carb option ideal for tracking macros on a calorie-controlled day.
How long does Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables take to make?
This recipe is marked as quick prep and yields 4 servings from a single stovetop cooking session. You can have four ready-to-eat dinners prepared in minimal active time.
Is Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables good for fat loss?
At 361 calories and 37g protein per serving, this recipe is well-suited for fat loss phases where protein intake stays high while keeping calories moderate. The minimal carbohydrate content (7g) makes it flexible for lower-carb cutting strategies.
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