Basil Pesto Chicken - Meal Prep Funday

Basil Pesto Chicken

Prep Time:

50 minutes

Adjusted Servings:

10

Added By:

castubbs

Date Added:

2022-06-26 09:39:10

Date Modified:

2022-06-26 17:25:56

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Basil Almond Pesto

Qty
Units
Ingredient
0.5
cups
raw almonds, roughly chopped
0.25
cups
basil leaves, washed
3
cloves
garlic
0.5
cups
parmesan cheese
0.5
cups
olive oil
0.25
teaspoons
salt
Step
Instruction
1
Add almonds, basil, garlic, and parmesan cheese to a food processor.
2
Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped.
3
Slowly add olive oil and blend until pesto comes together.
4
Season with salt

Basil Pesto Chicken

Qty
Units
Ingredient
4
pounds
chicken breasts
1
cup
basil pesto
Step
Instruction
1
Heat grill to medium-high heat.
2
Cover the chicken with all but 1/4 cup of the basil pesto.
3
Grill chicken until fully cooked through (165 degrees F internal temp, ~5-6 mins per side).
4
Serve chicken with remaining pesto.

Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes

Qty
Units
Ingredient
1
pound
green beans, washed
1
pint
cherry tomatoes, washed
1
tablespoons
olive oil
0.25
teaspoons
black pepper
0.25
teaspoons
salt
Step
Instruction
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Toss green beans and cherry tomatoes in olive oil, pepper, and salt. Spread out on a sheet pan(s).
3
Roast for 14-16 mins.

Brown Rice

Qty
Units
Ingredient
3
cups
brown rice
3
cups
water
Step
Instruction
1
Add brown rice and water to instant pot.
2
Set manually to 15 minutes cook time.
3
Allow 5 minutes for natural pressure release.