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Whole30 Pesto Chicken Meal Prep

Pesto Chicken Meal Prep

This Whole30 (and keto!) pesto chicken recipe combines tons of Italian flavors in easy roll-ups. Serve over cauliflower rice or with sauteed veggies for an easy meal-prep lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Meal Prep
Servings: 4 meals
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Meal Prep on Fleek

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast about 4
  • 1 recipe whole30 pesto (see below)
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes chopped (not packed in oil)
  • ½ cup black olives chopped
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbs walnuts, chopped for garnish, optional

Whole30 Pesto

  • 5 cups loosely packed basil
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbs lemon juice
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Prepare pesto by adding the basil (stems removed) to a food processor bowl, and processing until greens are chopped finely.
  • Add the lemon juice, walnuts, sea salt, and garlic and start to process. While the mixture is processing, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the food processor bowl.
  • Pound each chicken breast flat using a mallet or the back of a wooden spoon. For sanitary purposes, we recommend putting the chicken into a large plastic bag and sealing it, so raw chicken doesn't splatter all over your work surface.
  • Remove the flattened chicken breasts and lay them out on a clean surface. Add ¼ of the pesto mixture and 2 tablespoons each sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Roll up the chicken breasts, and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, until the juices run clear and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp should be 160-165, keeping in mind that the chicken will continue to cook a little while it's resting.)
  • Saute asparagus in a skillet over medium heat with 2 teaspoon olive oil, until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with sliced chicken and cherry tomatoes. Garnish with chopped walnuts for a delicious nutty flavor and texture. Transfer to meal prep containers and seal them up for the week, or serve for dinner immediately!

Notes

Nutrition for 1 out of 4 meals without optional items:
33g Protein | 13.5g Carbs | 22.5g Fat | 5.5g Fiber| 384 Calories

Nutrition

Serving: 1meal | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 1023mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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