Pesto Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    37 mins

  • Servings

    2 servings

  • Calories

    444 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pesto Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

Pesto chicken on top of zucchini noodles is a healthy and delicious alternative to regular pasta!

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Ingredients

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Pesto Chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Zucchini Noodles

  • 2 medium sized zucchini, spiralized
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Pesto and parmesan cheese for toppings
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Instructions

Pesto Chicken

  1. In a medium sized bowl, combine the chicken breasts, pesto, salt, and pepper tossing together until the chicken is coated in the pesto.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Grill or sautè the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side depending on the thickness of your chicken. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Zucchini Noodles

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Add in the spiralized zucchini along with some salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Toss everything together and heat through for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and divide into two bowls.
  3. Top the noodles with the sliced chicken, more pesto, and shredded parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 1015mg (42%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 444kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 1015mg 42%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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