Chicken Pesto Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Chicken Pesto Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving; Kosher salt; Fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, skinless, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces; Kosher salt; Fresh ground black pepper; Steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless chicken breasts, skinless, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
Steamed rice, for serving

1
In a food processor, blend the basil, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and salt and pepper until smooth, about 30 seconds; scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
2
Set aside.
3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
4
Add the chicken and stir-fry over moderately high heat until no longer pink and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Transfer to a plate.
6
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet.
7
Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring.
8
Add the bell peppers and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the pesto until the pesto evenly coats the chicken and vegetables and the chicken is heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Serve with rice and additional Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pesto Stir-Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Pesto Stir-Fry

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