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Peachy Chicken and Basil

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Nothing says summer like fresh peaches. This quick and easy one-pan meal is perfect in the summer months when fresh peaches are in season, The sweetness of the peaches, the savory chicken, the flavorful basil, and the creamy goat cheese are an amazing combination.

Ingredients

Food
Amt
Units
Prep
Notes
1 pound peaches (about 2 large or 4 small)
peaches
1
pound
about 2 large or 4 small
1 pound chicken thighs (6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless)
chicken thighs
1
pound
6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons coconut oil
coconut oil
2
tablespoons
4 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped or torn)
fresh basil
4
tablespoons
chopped or torn
4 garlic cloves, minced
garlic cloves
4
minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
kosher salt
½
teaspoon
½ teaspoon black pepper
black pepper
½
teaspoon
4 ounces goat cheese
goat cheese
4
ounces

Method

  1. Halve peaches, remove pits and slice fruit into ½ inch thick pieces.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large pan, add chicken thighs and garlic. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Leave chicken to sear on the first side, about 10 min.
  3. Turn chicken thighs and allow to cook for an additional 5 min, add peaches and 2 tablespoons of basil. Cook until peaches are softened, and chicken is cooked through.
  4. Add goat cheese until it starts to melt. Remove from heat and serve, garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons of basil.
  5. Chicken could be served over whole grain pasta or rice.
Babyfood Option:

This chicken dish has mild flavors for baby. The peaches and chicken thighs can be ground into a fine or smooth texture with the sauce or shred chicken into bite-sized pieces for finger food eaters.

Prep time
25 min
Cook time
20 min
Yields/Serves:
6
Contains Dairy
Nutrition Information

Yum Ratings

😫😟😐😀😍 “Love the chicken part!” —Adrian Age 6
😫😟😐😀😍 “Seasoned perfectly. Paired well with chicken and peaches.” —Jasmine, Grown-up
😫😟😐😀😍 “Wasn’t sure about the peaches but LOVED the chicken!” —Lillian age 3
😫😟😐😀😍 “Not a fan of goat cheese. I’d try ricotta.” —Jennifer, Grown-up
😫😟😐😀😍 “The sauce was super good!” —Norah age 4
😫😟😐😀😍 “This was so quick & yummy!” —Melanie, Grown-up