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Skillet full of pesto with ground chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, and white beans topped with melted cheese

Pesto Chicken and White Bean Skillet

This Pesto Chicken and White Bean Skillet is cheesy and delicious. Best yet, it's packed with protein and fiber for a filling and nutritious dinner for the whole family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • 1 large zucchini sliced
  • 10 cherry tomatoes halved
  • ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 bag cauliflower gnocchi cooked according to package instructions

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Cauliflower Gnocchi: Follow the package instructions to cook the gnocchi. For extra crispiness, I will bake the gnocchi in the oven at 425°F for about 20 minutes while I work on the rest of the dish. This step is optional - feel free to cook rice, couscous, or another pasta type instead (or choose to enjoy this Pesto Chicken and White Bean Skillet on its own).
  • Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spatula and cook until the chicken is *just* browned on the outside.
  • Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced zucchini and about half of the pesto to the skillet. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes. Add the white beans, cherry tomatoes, and the remaining pesto to the skillet and stir to combine. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5 more minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Finish and Serve: Top the mixture with cheese and allow it to melt. Set the oven to broil and add the skillet to the top rack. Allow to broil until the cheese is melted. top rack of my oven to broil for a few minutes to speed up the melting. Serve the saucy chicken and vegetables over the cooked gnocchi. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword easy recipes, high-fiber, high-protein, one-pan, skillet, Weeknight dinner
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