15-Min MealsEasy
15-Minute Golden Pesto & Olive Oil Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato
A delicious, easy-to-make dinner featuring tender chicken breast and crisp sweet potato that you fold into rich basil pesto for instant herb and pine nut aroma. Perfect for quick weeknights.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Serves: 4
Serving Size:
145
Calories
10g
Protein
14g
Carbs
6g
Fat
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Ingredients
ProteinsChicken Breast (1 lb, sliced)
1 lb, slicedProduceSweet Potato
1 large, peeled and diced (1/2-inch cubes)ProduceKale or Spinach
2 cups, choppedProduceRed Onion
1/2 cup, dicedSpices & SaucesBasil Pesto (jarred or fresh)
3 tbspSpices & SaucesOlive Oil
1 tbspDairyParmesan Cheese
1/4 cupPantry & GrainsPasta (Penne or Rigatoni)
8 oz, boiled al denteStep-by-Step Instructions
Step 1:Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2:Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil or butter.
Step 3:Add the chicken breast and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until a deep golden crust forms.
Step 4:Toss in the sweet potato and kale or spinach, sautéing briskly for 3 minutes.
Step 5:Pour in the golden pesto & olive oil sauce mixture, stirring continuously so the sauce thickens and coats every piece.
Step 6:Remove from heat and serve hot immediately.
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