Quick Lemon Pesto Chicken (Printable Version)

A vibrant sheet pan meal with lemon pesto chicken and a medley of roasted vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
02 - 3 tablespoons basil pesto
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

08 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
09 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
11 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup broccoli florets
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

18 - Fresh basil leaves
19 - Extra lemon wedges

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together pesto, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Let marinate while preparing vegetables.
03 - In a large bowl, combine zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the vegetables evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Arrange the marinated chicken breasts among the vegetables.
05 - Roast for 22 to 25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender with golden edges.
06 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3 minutes before slicing if desired. Garnish with fresh basil and lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy one-pan cleanup
  • Bright Mediterranean flavors
02 -
  • Check if your pesto contains tree nuts or dairy if you have allergies
  • Chicken thighs make this recipe even juicier, but need 5 extra minutes cooking
03 -
  • Slice vegetables small and even so they roast perfectly alongside chicken
  • Line your sheet pan for fastest cleanup afterward
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