Pesto Chicken and Potatoes – One Sheet Pan Dinner
This Pesto Chicken and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner is a freshtake on a classic Italian trifecta. Tender chicken gets tossed with a flavorful spinach pesto and baked alongside red potatoes for a healthy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
4 Servings
| Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount | Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 736 kcal | Sugar | 3 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | Cholesterol | 117 mg |
| Protein | 47 g | Sodium | 1465 mg |
| Fat | 48 g | Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | ||
| Sodium | 1465 mg | ||
| Fiber | 4 g |
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 45 min Total Time: 55 min
Ingredients
3 packed cups packed fresh spinach
½ cup raw walnut halves
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, omit for Paleo and/dairy-free/Whole 30
½ teaspoon garlic powder, omit for Low-FODMAP
Pinch of coarse sea salt
Pinch of ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 pounds red potatoes
1 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Clean the potatoes then cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, then place the potatoes on the baking sheet and toss with olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt, and black pepper. Spread the potatoes across the pan and bake for 20 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, make the pesto. Place the spinach, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture has a coarse, sandlike texture. Then, add the lemon juice to food processor, then turn it to high speed and slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Keep the food processor running for an additional minute, until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Coat the chicken with 1/3 cup pesto and 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt.
Remove the potatoes from the oven, then add the chicken to the pan. Bake for 25 minutes, until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and chicken is fully cooked through. Remove from oven and serve with additional pesto.