Chicken and Rice with Broccoli Pesto

Chicken and Rice with Broccoli Pesto
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston Broccoli pesto is the easiest way to upgrade seared chicken thighs.

Ingredients

1 c. jasmine rice 2 small heads broccoli, florets removed and blanched 1 c. fresh basil leaves 1/2 c. plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan 1/4 c. almonds 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. kosher salt 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs Freshly ground black pepper Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish

Instructions

Cook rice according to package directions. Make pesto: In the bowl of a food processor, combine half the broccoli, basil, and 1/2 cup olive oil and pulse until combined. Add Parmesan, almonds, garlic, and salt and blend until combined. Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add chicken and cook until skin is crispy and chicken no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add cooked rice to skillet and stir until coated in chicken juices. Return chicken to skillet and add remaining broccoli. Dollop with broccoli pesto and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.

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