Chicken and vegetable kebabs with creamy pesto
2
Points®
Total Time
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
There are many versions of Pesto, a no-cook Italian sauce primarily made of bold flavored ingredients like fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Here, we’ve brightened the flavor with fresh lemon juice and added a touch of heat with crushed red pepper. To make it even more decadent, we’ve stirred in cream cheese for richness. Keep a batch of the creamy pesto around to use as a sandwich spread or to toss with hot cooked pasta. If you’re in a hurry, place the chicken and vegetables in a grill basket or a grill topper to cook instead of threading them onto skewers.
Ingredients
Fresh basil
3 cup(s), leaves
Water
3 Tbsp
Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp
Garlic
2 clove(s)
Table salt
¼ tsp
Black pepper
⅛ tsp
Red pepper flakes
1 pinch(es)
Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast
1 pound(s), cut into 16 pieces
Bell pepper
1 item(s), medium, red variety, large, cut into 16 pieces
Uncooked zucchini
1 medium, halved lengthwise, each half cut into 8 pieces
Red onion
1 medium, cut into 16 pieces
Low fat cream cheese
2 Tbsp, (Neufchatel)
Grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp