Pan-Roasted Italian Chicken with Pesto
Pan-Roasted Italian Chicken with Pesto https://ift.tt/jWCAsmY Impress family and friends with this one-skillet, Italian-inspired pesto chicken made with simple ingredients. This dish is great for easy weeknight dinners and entertaining. But, that’s not all. This low-carb, gluten-free chicken bake also packs in 22 grams of protein per serving! Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes Pan-Roasted Italian Chicken with Pesto Ingredients 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp lemon zest 4 4-oz. (113g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 8 cups baby spinach 1 cup (180g) cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup (64g) prepared basil pesto Directions Combine the salt, black pepper, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the sk...