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Pesto Parmesan One-Prep Sheet-Pan Chicken & Broccoli with Fresh Tomato Relish, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

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Pesto Parmesan One-Prep Sheet-Pan Chicken & Broccoli with Fresh Tomato Relish

Basil pesto and nutty Parmesan for instant weeknight appeal. This recipe turns chicken, broccoli, and sweet peppers into a complete one-pan dinner, organized so one cutting board does most of the work, with juicy color and acidity. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

High proteinFamily favoriteGluten-freeMinimal cleanupFresh finish
Prep13 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
Total38 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice, for serving
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup diced ripe tomato
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment.

  2. 2

    Whisk 1/3 cup basil pesto and 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken and vegetables, toss well, and spread in a single layer.

  4. 4

    Roast for 22–24 minutes, stirring once, until the chicken reaches 165°F. Finish and serve over brown rice.

  5. 5

    Season the diced tomato with olive oil and black pepper and spoon it over the finished meal.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.

510calories43gprotein9gfiber