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Pesto Chicken and Potatoes cooked and in dish
Steph de Sousa

Pesto Chicken and Potatoes

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CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN DINNER MAGIC!
  If you love the combo of herby pesto and rich, creamy goodness—this one’s going to rock your tastebuds! This easy tray bake is packed with flavour and perfect for busy weeknights. Just layer it up, pour on the creamy pesto sauce, and let your oven do the hard work. Juicy chicken, soft roast potatoes, and tender veg all in one go—YES PLEASE.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 932

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium potatoes diced
  • 1 diced capsicum
  • 2 zucchini thickly sliced
  • 4 –6 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 300 ml thickened cream
  • ½ cup water
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C fan forced.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the pesto, cream, and a good pinch of salt and pepper—this sauce is the star of the show!
  3. In an ovenproof dish or deep pan, layer your potatoes on the bottom, followed by zucchini and capsicum.
  4. Place your seasoned chicken thighs on top of the veg.
  5. Pour that creamy pesto sauce all over the chicken and veg—make sure every bit of chicken is coated in that green gold!
  6. Pour the water around the edges to help everything cook evenly.
  7. Pop it in the oven for about 30 minutes or until your potatoes are soft and your chicken is juicy and cooked through.
  8. Serve it straight from the pan and soak up all that delicious sauce with some crusty bread if you’re feeling extra.

Nutrition

Calories: 932kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 29gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 710mgPotassium: 1519mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3579IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 3mg

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