Chicken with Broccoli and Parsley Walnut Pesto
Cook time – 20 min

- Total time
- 25 minutes
- Preparation time
- 5 minutes
- Calories
- 420
- Portions
- 4
A scrumptious dish of chicken and broccoli accompanied by a unique pesto sauce.
Directions
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Toast walnuts and garlic in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until fragrant. Transfer to a food processor. Add the parsley, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. With the motor running add the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Transfer mixture into serving bowl.
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Heat the remaining teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and arrange in skillet. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes turning once, until lightly brown on both sides. Chicken is cooked through and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part measures 160°F.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. In the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add the broccoli. Drain and transfer pasta and broccoli to serving bowl. Toss to coat. Serve with chicken thighs.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1 large clove garlic, smashed
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + 1 teaspoon
- 4 skinless chicken thighs (about 8 ounces each)
- 8 ounces gemelli or penne pasta
- 1/2 pound DOLE® Broccoli Crowns, chopped into florets (about 3 cups)
Nutritional Facts
Serving Per Container | |
Serving Size | 214 |
Calories | 420 |
Entries | Daily value in %* |
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Total Fat (15 g) | 23% |
Saturated Fat (2.5 g) | 13% |
Cholesterol (55 mg) | 18% |
Sodium (380 mg) | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate (48 g) | 16% |
Dietary Fiber (5 g) | 20% |
Total Sugars (3 g) | |
Protein (25 g) | |
Calcium | 10% |
Copper | 25% |
Folate | 50% |
Iron | 35% |
Magnesium | 40% |
Manganese | 45% |
Niacin | 90% |
Pantothenic Acid | 35% |
Phosphorus | 50% |
Potassium (540 mg) | 15% |
Riboflavin | 40% |
Selenium | 100% |
Thiamin | 40% |
Vitamin A | 60% |
Vitamin B12 | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 50% |
Vitamin C | 120% |
Vitamin E | 10% |
Vitamin K | 320% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.