Here is a classic recipe that is easy to make. This chicken with basil pesto chicken recipe will not take long to prepare. A great option for busy weeknights. The basil sauce gives the chicken flavor. The pesto sauce has Dijon mustard and oregano as well as white wine to round out the flavors. This is what makes this recipe one of a kind.

This recipe can be adapted to what you have in your cupboard. Broccoli and bell peppers can be added to make this more of a complete meal. You might even add fresh parmesan cheese to garnish.

Chicken with basil pesto

Chicken with zucchini squash and basil pesto

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 people

Course: chicken, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast or thighs
1 medium zucchini squash or yellow squash
2 medium shallots or 1 onion
4 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon minced garlic

pesto sauce

3 Tablespoon Basil pesto
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp oregano
1 dash cinnamon
1 tsp olive oil
3 ounces white wine

Equipment

1 12 inch frypan
1 spatula
1 Set of measuring spoons
1 set of measuring cups
1 Kitchen knife
1 Cutting board
1 Small Bowl
1 medium bowl

Method

make sauce

in a small bowl add pesto, mustard, oregano, wine, olive oil, and cinnamon and mix. Set aside.

Prepare chicken and vegetables

Cut up vegetables and set aside
Cut up chicken and set aside.
Heat a 12inch frypan over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown.
Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Deglaze the frypan with zucchini squash. 6-7 minutes.
Add shallots/onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Reintroduce sauteed chicken to frypan and add pesto sauce. Mix well. Serve over white rice or noodles.