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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

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1 pound peaches (about 2 large or 4 small)

peaches

pound

about 2 large or 4 small

1 pound chicken thighs (6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless)

chicken thighs

pound

6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless

2 tablespoons coconut oil

coconut oil

tablespoons

4 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped or torn)

fresh basil

tablespoons

chopped or torn

4 garlic cloves, minced

garlic cloves

minced

½ teaspoon kosher salt

kosher salt

teaspoon

½ teaspoon black pepper

black pepper

teaspoon

4 ounces goat cheese

goat cheese

ounces

Method

Halve peaches, remove pits and slice fruit into ½ inch thick pieces.
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.
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.
Add goat cheese until it starts to melt. Remove from heat and serve, garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons of basil.
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: