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Vidalia Onion Pesto Chicken

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Vidalia Onion Pesto Chicken uses a uniquely southern flavor combination for a pesto that is mild and sweet for a healthy and easy 30 minute weeknight dinner. | BeckysBestBites.com

Vidalia Onion Pesto Chicken uses a uniquely southern flavor combination for a pesto that is mild and sweet for a healthy and easy 30 minute weeknight dinner. Kids love the sweet flavor that comes from sautéing the already sweet onions to bring out even more sweet flavor! Adults/Parents will love the simplicity and healthful benefits of this dish.

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I got the idea for a vidalia onion pesto from a Christmas present that I received this year. I got a couple of gourmet seasonings and jarred pestos from someone at work. One of which was vidalia onion pesto. I loved the idea and when we tried it, we really enjoyed it!!

Vidalia Onion Pesto Chicken a uniquely southern weeknight dinner that's ready in 15 minutes | BeckysBestBites.com

I thought, I could totally recreate this for a fraction of the price! Vidalia onions are in surplus down here in Southern Georgia! I could make large batches of this pesto when vidalias are in season and store in the freezer to have all year-long!

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Vidalia Onion Pesto Chicken is sure to become a staple at your house, as it has at mine. Serve it over brown rice, quinoa or whole grain pasta and pair with a green salad or vegetable. Quick and easy…done in 30 minutes (even quicker if you make the pesto ahead of time) and health and tasty to please everyone!

Here is the recipe for Vidalia Onion Pesto Chicken:

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Vidalia Onion Pesto Chicken
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
FOR THE PESTO
  • Up to 5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 Vidalia Onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • ⅓ cup warmed chicken or vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup of your favorite nut (I used pecan because we always have them on-hand)
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
FOR THE CHICKEN
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
  1. Heat a large saute pan or skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tbsp. olive oil, onions and garlic.
  2. Saute onion mixture for 10 minutes or so, until onions are soft and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Add onions mixture, pecans, parmesan cheese and broth to a high-speed blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Stream olive oil, while food processor or blender is on, to reach the desired consistency
  4. You could freeze in portioned containers at this point, if desired.
  5. Heat the pan used to caramelize the onions, back under medium-high heat. Add chicken. Brown chicken on all sides and cook until no pink remains.
  6. Add ½ cup of vidalia onion pesto to cooked chicken.
  7. Serve over brown rice, quinoa or whole grain pasta.

 

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  5. Meagan says

    That looks amazing and so healthy too! Can’t get enough of chicken and rice. Looks like a wonderful dinner meal I’m going to have to add to our grocery list.

  17. Emily says

    I love Vidalia onions!! They are so mild and delicious! I haven’t had one in a long time, but now I’m going to have to go buy some ;o) Pinned this to try.

  26. lisa @bitesforbabies says

    I love quinoa! I make it 3-4 times a month! I often make pilafs or quinoa muffins (I’ve made pizza-flavoured, creamy mushroom, and actually broccoli and cheddar) but I’ve never thought to do a quinoa bake! It looks delicious!