Carrageenan Free Pesto-Walnut Sheet-Pan Chicken with Broccoli & Carrots

Sheet-pan dinners are a weeknight lifesaver, and this one delivers serious flavor with almost no cleanup. The star is a bright, herbaceous walnut pesto made entirely from scratch — fresh basil, raw walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and good olive oil blended into a thick, chunky paste that gets pressed right onto the chicken before it roasts. That pesto crust keeps the meat incredibly juicy while the edges caramelize beautifully at high heat. Carrots go in first since they need a head start, then broccoli and the pesto-coated chicken join the pan so everything finishes at the same time with those irresistible charred edges. Because every component here is a whole, recognizable ingredient, you sidestep the processed sauces and store-bought condiments where unwanted additives tend to hide. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of torn basil at the end pull the whole dish together with a freshness that makes it feel far more restaurant-worthy than the effort involved. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to on rotation.

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