Pesto Chicken Primavera

Name: Pesto Chicken Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb. (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks; 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil; 1 pouch Knorr® Sidekicks® Parmesan Pesto Pasta Side Dish; 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced carrots; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sliced zucchini and/or yellow squash

Check out our Chicken Primavera recipe, using simple ingredients that don't sacrifice on flavour, try it today!

15 MINS

Cooking Time
15 MINS

Prep Time
4 People

Serves

1 lb. (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil
1 pouch Knorr® Sidekicks® Parmesan Pesto Pasta Side Dish
1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced carrots
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sliced zucchini and/or yellow squash

SEASON chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
ADD 2 cups (500 mL) water to same skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in Knorr® Sidekicks® Parmesan Pesto Pasta Side Dish and carrots and prepare according to package directions, stirring in zucchini and yellow squash during the last 4 minutes of cook time.
STIR in chicken until heated through; now it's delicious. Dig in.

Amount per Serving

Nutritional values	Amount per Serving
Energy (g)	310.0
Calcium (g)	50.0 mg
Carbohydrates (g)	27.0 g
Fat (g)	7.0 g
Fiber (g)	1.0 g
Iron (g)	1.75 mg
Potassium (g)	700.0 mg
Protein (g)	31.0 g
Saturated Fat (g)	1.5 g
Sodium (g)	330.0 mg
Sugar (g)	4.0 g
Trans Fat (g)	0.0 g

If desired, serve with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Plant Based Tip: Instead of chicken use 1 can (540 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained and cook in oil 2 minutes. Continue as directed.