Green Bean Pesto Ground Chicken
Green Bean Pesto Ground Chicken
This is what you want to make when basil is abundant, and you are inspired to make pesto! I love the combo of green beans and pesto and the addition of artichokes make this dish a little something different for your weeknight dinner. Plus, there are lots of green veg in here so it is healthy as well!
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
10 oz bag frozen green beans - cooked according to directions
2 TBSP avocado oil
1 small red onion chopped (or ½ large onion)
1 ½ pounds ground chicken
1 cup chopped kale or spinach
1 small jar (6.5 oz) of artichokes, drained and chopped or 1 cup water packed artichokes, drained and chopped
2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley
¼ tsp sea salt
½ cup pesto - I am partial to homemade pesto!
½ cup chicken broth or water
Directions:
Heat the avocado oil in a large saucepan. Add the chopped onions with a sprinkle of sea salt and sauté on medium for 5 minutes. Make sure the onions only brown slightly if at all, well cooked and translucent is the goal.
Add the ground chicken and cook on medium to high heat for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
Add in chopped kale or spinach and sauté for 2-3 more minutes.
Add the chopped artichokes, parsley, chicken broth and pesto and cover and cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. If the mixture is getting too dry or sticking to the pan, you can add more chicken broth (or water) to the pan, a tablespoon at a time.
Mix in the green beans (I like to add at the end since they are already cooked) and mix well.
Serve on its own or over roasted potatoes or rice.
