Easy Chicken Primavera
Description
Chicken Primavera made with frozen mixed vegetables, tomatoes, and ready-made pesto make this recipe a great dinner choice when you're short on time.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
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1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
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1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
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1 bunch green onions, diagonally sliced
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1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
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2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Whisk flour, parsley, and basil together in a medium bowl. Add chicken strips and toss well until coated.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on the outside and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic. Add chicken stock, mixed vegetables, grape tomatoes, green onions, zucchini, and pesto. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 8 to 10 minutes.