If your garden resembles mine, you probably have more zucchini and yellow squash than you know what to do with. These Pesto Chicken & Summer Squash Skewers are a fresh, simple way to use that bounty. They come together quickly and are full of bright, savory flavor.
This recipe is especially easy when you use store-bought pesto—just toss, skewer, and grill. Serve with a side like garlic parmesan orzo for a complete meal. The combination of tender chicken, charred squash, and herbaceous pesto makes these skewers a summer favorite.
Pesto Chicken & Summer Squash Skewers
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- ½ cup pesto
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
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Cut the chicken into smaller cubes and the zucchini and yellow squash into ½- to 1-inch pieces. Keep the chicken pieces slightly smaller than the vegetables so everything finishes cooking at the same time.
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Place the chicken and vegetables in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add the pesto. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
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Thread the chicken and squash onto pre-soaked wooden or bamboo skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces to promote even cooking.
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Grill over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
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