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    Carrot Greens Pesto Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

    Published: Oct 10, 2020 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

    This Carrot Greens Pesto Chicken with Roasted Vegetables recipe is easy and healthy! The chicken and vegetables are covered in carrot top pesto for a burst of flavor. This meal comes together in under an hour and is a perfect weeknight meal.

    baked chicken and veggies with carrot greens pesto
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    How to Make Carrot Greens Pesto Chicken w/ Roasted Veggies

    1. Make carrot greens pesto (or use store-bought pesto), which can be prepared in advance.
    2. Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray both baking pans with non-stick spray. Prep the vegetables and cut them to be similarly sized. Place the veggies in the larger roasting pan or baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    3. Put the chicken breasts in the smaller baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place everything in the oven. Take out the chicken after 20 minutes. Stir the veggies and allow them to continue baking for 5 more minutes. Turn the broiler on high and roast for 5 more minutes.
    4. Brush each chicken breast with carrot greens pesto and then take the remaining pesto and add it to the roasted veggies.
    chicken and roasted veggies with carrot greens pesto in a baking dish
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    Ingredients Needed to Make this Dish

    • boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • Brussel sprouts
    • carrots
    • olive oil
    • salt and pepper
    • garlic clove
    • walnuts (could also use pine nuts or almonds)
    • fresh carrot top greens
    • fresh basil leaves,
    • shredded parmesan cheese

    What is Carrot Greens Pesto?

    Carrot Greens Pesto is similar to traditional pesto but with added fresh carrot tops. This is a great way to eliminate waste in your kitchen, especially if you are using food from your garden! My recipe has walnuts and a little bit of basil but you can make substitutions as you would like. See my full post about Carrot Greens Pesto here.

    carrot greens pesto in a bowl

    What Makes This Meal Healthy?

    • Chicken is a great source of protein, is low in saturated fat, and essential vitamins and minerals such as B6, B12, and iron.
    • The top green part of a carrot is rich in nutrients, like vitamin C, calcium, and potassium to name a few.
    • Carrots have beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, and potassium.
    • Brussel sprouts are high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
    • This dish is also Gluten-Free!

    Tips and Variations for this Recipe

    • You can use any vegetables you like or have on hand for this dish, as long as they are good for roasting. Some alternatives are potatoes, onions, leeks, turnips, squash, etc.
    • The carrot greens pesto is really delicious and made sense since I was cooking with the carrots from my garden. BUT, you can use store-bought pesto and this dish will be just as delicious.
    • I use two different pans for this meal because the chicken will cook at a different time than the veggies. You don't want to overcook the chicken or undercook the veggies. 
    • If someone has a nut allergy, you can omit the nuts from the pesto.

    Other Healthy Chicken Recipes to Try

    • Gluten-Free Chicken Broccoli Quinoa Bake
    • Crunchy Kale Parmesan Salad
    • Sticky Beef, Broccoli, and Rice
    • Healthy Shrimp Ceviche
    • Simple Whole Roasted Chicken
    baked chicken and veggies with carrot greens pesto

    Carrot Greens Pesto Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

    Make a healthy and easy dinner with baked chicken and roasted vegetables covered in Carrot Greens Basil.
    5 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 507kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • food processor
    • large baking dish or sheet
    • small baking dish
    • basting brush
    • non-stick spray

    Ingredients

    • ½-¾ cup carrot greens pesto (can substitute with store-bought pesto)
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 2 cups Brussel sprouts, cut in half
    • 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into similar sized pieces as Brussel Sprouts
    • 3-4 tablespoon olive oil
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Prepare the carrot greens pesto and set aside until ready to use. This can be prepared 2-3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
    • Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray both baking pans with non-stick spray. Peel the carrots first and then clean and cut the carrots and Brussel sprouts into similar-sized pieces so they all cook at the same time. Place the veggies in the larger roasting pan or baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper and mix with hands or a spoon to ensure everything is covered.
      fresh brussel sprouts and carrots in a baking dish
    • Place the chicken breasts in the smaller baking dish and sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken and the veggies in the oven. Pull out the chicken after 20 minutes. Stir the veggies and allow them to continue baking for 5 more minutes. Turn the broiler on high and roast for 5 more minutes to get a nice char on the veggies and then remove them from the oven.
      raw chicken with salt and pepper in a roasting dish
    • Brush each chicken breast with carrot greens pesto and then take the remaining pesto and add it to the roasted veggies. Stir the veggies to fully coat them with pesto. Serve each chicken breast on top of a pile of roasted veggies and enjoy!

    Notes

    • I use two different pans for this meal because the chicken will cook at a different time than the veggies. You don't want to overcook the chicken or undercook the veggies. 
    • I used carrots and Brussel sprouts for my veggies but you can use any vegetables you love or have on hand like potatoes, onions, leeks, turnips, squash, etc. You just want vegetables that roast well and are cut in about the same size pieces. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.9g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 54.9g | Saturated Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3.7g | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Natalie says

      March 30, 2022 at 2:27 am

      5 stars
      That was so delicious. My boys loved it. This recipe is definitely a keeper. Thnaks!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 30, 2022 at 6:17 am

        Thanks for the review, Natalie! I'm so glad your boys loved it!

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      March 28, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      This is my kind of easy dinner! Healthy, flavorful, and simple!

      Reply
    3. Swathi says

      March 28, 2022 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious I would love to try it, grilled chicken is always best treat.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:24 pm

        Thanks, Swathi!

        Reply
    4. Ash B says

      March 28, 2022 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      My favorite dinner recipe that I keep coming back to! The pesto chicken is delicious and healthy too!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:25 pm

        I'm so glad to hear you loved it, Ash! Thanks for trying it.

        Reply
    5. Jeri says

      March 28, 2022 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken dish was a huge hit last night. Everyone loved it, even my kids. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:25 pm

        It's amazing what kids will eat when it's covered in pesto, right?!?

        Reply
    6. Sara says

      March 28, 2022 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      Such a good way to make pesto.

      Reply
    7. Bernice says

      March 28, 2022 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      I love how versatile pesto is. It is a great flavour booster in so many recipes.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:25 pm

        I couldn't agree more!

        Reply
    8. Bobbie says

      March 28, 2022 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      Now I can use up those carrot greens! Great idea to make pesto with them!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:25 pm

        Yes! never throw them away again!

        Reply
    9. Kristina says

      March 28, 2022 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious!

      Reply
    10. Sabrina says

      March 28, 2022 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      Excellent spring flavour and a great way to reduce wasting these tasty greens. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:26 pm

        You are so welcome!

        Reply
    11. Natalie says

      March 28, 2022 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      I can't wait to give this recipe a try. Looks fantastic. SO healthy and easy to make. I saved the recipe. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:26 pm

        You are going to love it!

        Reply
    12. Kayla DiMaggio says

      March 28, 2022 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      So delicious! I loved these greens and the roasted chicken. Perfect weeknight dinner!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:26 pm

        Thanks, Kayla!

        Reply
    13. Beth says

      March 28, 2022 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      Winner, winner chicken dinner - literally! I love all the delicious flavors here, and I love that it's so healthy.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:27 pm

        Healthy and delicious is always the best!

        Reply
    14. Ieva says

      March 28, 2022 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      Your carrot greens pesto is one of my favourite things to make and I have been looking for recipes to use it! Thanks for sharing this simple chicken recipe! It was absolutely delicious! 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily says

        March 28, 2022 at 9:27 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that, Leva! Thanks for making it and letting me know.😊

        Reply
    15. Jess says

      March 28, 2022 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delish!

      Reply
    16. Elaine says

      March 28, 2022 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow - this is truly an amazing way to cook chicken. I would LOVE that pesto flavor!

      Reply

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