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One-Skillet Pesto Chicken and Asparagus – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

One-Skillet Pesto Chicken and Asparagus

Craving a dinner that's bursting with fresh, Mediterranean flavors but short on time? This one-skillet Pesto Chicken and Asparagus is your new weeknight hero. In just 35 minutes, you'll have a vibrant, delicious, and satisfying meal on the table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into 1-inch strips
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup (55 g / 1.94 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) basil pesto
  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality store-bought pesto or make your own. The pesto is a star ingredient here!
  • For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk along with the pesto at the end.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up any extra sauce.

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside, leaving the flavorful drippings in the skillet.
  5. Add the asparagus pieces to the same skillet.
  6. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the asparagus.
  8. Add the basil pesto and all of the sun-dried tomatoes.
  9. Stir everything together until well-coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!
  11. Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken.
  12. Cook in batches if necessary to ensure it gets a nice golden-brown sear rather than steaming.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 23g

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