Simple Crispy Pesto Chicken & Potatoes

Summer – whew. It’s a break for sure, but BOY are we busy! We enjoyed a nice trip to the lake last week and then squeezed in a double portion of busy when we got home. Doctor’s appointments, a slew of summer cooking classes ((check out my upcoming classes HERE and HERE)) and a set of freshly applied braces were just a few of the activities that had us moving at a speedy pace this week.

When busy days fill the week, dinner prep takes a back seat ((that’s the motto for a busy mom, right?!)). A home-cooked dinner may not greet the herd at the end of every overloaded day but if you have this short-list of ingredients, at least one meal can be checked off for your week.

Here’s what you’ll need ::

1 to 2 bags of your favorite frozen breaded chicken strips
jarred pesto
shredded cheese, I prefer Monterey Jack
frozen potato wedges
fresh cherry tomatoes

With these few items, dinner will be assembled at rapid-fire pace! It’s kind of empowering – hunger, a fast-approaching dinner bell and a plan. It’s a save the day kind of recipe for sure.