One pot basil pestochicken breasts - Extra large standard

One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Breasts

with Garlic-Butter Rice & String Beans

780 cals

25 mins

Description

Experience the oneness with this rewarding recipe. By using only one pot, the goal is to minimize messiness and maximize coziness. Chicken breasts are seared to tender in an olive-dotted herb blend, followed by buttery rice dotted with garlic and shallot and moistened with demi-glace for extra flavour. String beans are the last item to toss in as the casserole finishes in the oven, so it’ll be piping hot for that final drizzle of basil pesto.

Contains:

Milk, Cashews

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 2 Chicken breasts

  • 15ml Minced garlic

  • 300g String beans

  • 30ml Basil pesto

  • 1 Shallot (or onion)

  • 160g White rice

  • 12g Chicken demi-glace

  • 7.5g Olive Branch spices (garlic, red bell pepper, dried black olives, basil, oregano, salt, parsley, lemon powder, sunflower oil, black pepper)

Nutrition

Total fat

33g

Saturated Fat

14g

Sodium

830mg

Total carbs

75g

Sugar

4g

Protein

48g

Fibres

3g

Recipe Instructions

One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Breasts - Step #1 Start the chicken
Step 1: Start the chicken
Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a large, oven-safe pot, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel; season with ½ the spices and S&P. Cook, 2 to 3 min. per side, until partially cooked. Transfer to a cutting board, leaving any browned bits in the pot. Reserve the pot.
One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Breasts - Step #2 Mise en place
Step 2: Mise en place
Meanwhile, remove the stem ends of the string beans; halve. Halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot.
One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Breasts - Step #3 Start the rice
Step 3: Start the rice
In the reserved pot, heat a drizzle of oil on medium. Sauté the garlic and shallot, 30 sec. to 1 min., until fragrant. Add 1 ¼ cups water, 3 tbsp butter (double both for 4 portions), the rice, demi-glace, remaining spices and S&P; bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to the oven and bake, 8 to 10 min., until the rice is partially cooked.
One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Breasts - Step #4 Finish the chicken & rice
Step 4: Finish the chicken & rice
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the string beans, a drizzle of oil and S&P. When the rice is partially cooked, remove from the oven and add the chicken and string beans. Cover and bake, 8 to 10 min., until the string beans are crisp-tender, the chicken* is cooked through and the rice is tender.
One-Pot Basil Pesto Chicken Breasts - Step #5 Finish & serve
Step 5: Finish & serve
In a small bowl, combine the pesto and 1 tbsp olive oil (double for 4 portions). Divide the rice between your plates. Top with the chicken (slice beforehand if desired) and string beans. Drizzle the chicken with the pesto. Bon appétit!