lemon basil pesto chicken breast
This is my Version of a Healthy Choice Frozen Steamer Meal. I tried it and really liked it. So I decided to make it myself. My first try. You can adjust ingredients, and steps to make a larger amount. I cook for one. ( ME )
yield
1 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Saute
Ingredients For lemon basil pesto chicken breast
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1boneless skinless chicken breast
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2/3 ccooked penne pasta
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1 cfresh kale greens cut up
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1/4 cjarred basil pesto
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1/4 cjarred artichoke hearts
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2 Tbspjarred roasted red bell peppers
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1 smyellow squash sliced
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2 Tbspfresh squeezed lemon juice
How To Make lemon basil pesto chicken breast
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1Pound out a 4 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast with meat mallet until thin. Put oil of your choice in fry pan, heat on medium heat. Salt and pepper the chicken, place in heated pan.
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2Cook 1 minute, then turn chicken over and turn heat to low. Cover pan and let it cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let set for 10 more minutes. Check with meat thermometer. 165° reading is done. Set aside.
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3Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside.
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4In another pan saute kale greens in oil of your choice, add a little salt and pepper, remove greens to a plate, add a little more oil and saute the yellow squash until soft.
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5Combine Pasta, Greens, Squash, Artichoke Hearts in a bowl, I added the fresh lemon juice in the basil pesto sauce with the roasted red peppers. Pour over ingredients, reserving a little. toss to coat.
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6In a pan and the combined ingredients, top with the chicken breast and drizzle the reserved pesto sauce over the chicken. Heat and serve.
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