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Presto Pesto Chicken

August 4, 2025 By Grumpy

Crispy baked chicken thigh with bread crumbs and green beans, served with roasted potatoes on a blue plate, delicious comfort food, healthy dinner idea.

🧂 Ingredients (2 servings)

  • 2 tsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)

  • 2 tsp cooking oil

  • 1 TBSP butter (contains milk)

  • 1/2 lb potatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces

  • 1 pack green beans (or asparagus)

  • 2 chicken breasts

  • Kosher salt

  • Black pepper

  • Panko breadcrumbs

  • Mozzarella cheese

  • HelloFresh pesto

Note: Adjust quantities if using a 4-serving plan.


🔧 You’ll Need

  • 2 baking sheets

  • Small bowl

  • Paper towels


🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

  • Adjust oven racks to top and middle positions; preheat to 450°F.

  • Wash and dry all produce.

  • Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces.

  • Trim and discard woody bottoms from asparagus or green beans if needed.

2️⃣ Roast Potatoes

  • Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  • Roast on the top rack for 10 minutes.

  • (Skip this step if using asparagus.)

3️⃣ Mix Panko

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), 30–45 seconds.

  • Stir in panko, mozzarella, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

4️⃣ Roast Chicken

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

  • Season all over with salt and pepper.

  • Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.

  • Brush tops with a thin layer of pesto (use the back of a spoon if needed).

  • Mound with panko mixture, pressing to adhere (no need to coat the underside).

  • Roast on the middle rack until cooked through (internal temp 165°F), about 20–22 minutes.

5️⃣ Roast Green Beans (or Asparagus)

  • After potatoes roast for 10 minutes, push them to one side of the sheet.

  • Add green beans to the other side with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

  • Roast until browned and tender, 12–15 minutes.

    If using asparagus instead, roast on a separate sheet for 10–12 minutes.

6️⃣ Serve

  • Divide roasted potatoes, chicken, and green beans between plates. Enjoy!

 

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