Pesto Chicken with Corn and Bean Salsa: A Juicy Delight!
Pesto Chicken with Corn & Bean Salsa is a delicious and healthy dish that brings vibrant flavors and textures together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup prepared pesto
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then spread pesto evenly over each piece.
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is cooking, in a bowl, combine corn, black beans, bell pepper, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well.
- Once the chicken is done, serve it topped with the corn and bean salsa.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken in pesto for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Feel free to add avocado or cheese to the salsa for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken, Corn Salsa, Bean Salsa