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Pesto Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
Pesto chicken on top of zucchini noodles is a healthy and delicious alternative to regular pasta!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 444 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
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
Instructions
Pesto Chicken
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the chicken breasts, pesto, salt, and pepper tossing together until the chicken is coated in the pesto.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- 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.
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Zucchini Noodles
- 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.
- Toss everything together and heat through for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and divide into two bowls.
- Top the noodles with the sliced chicken, more pesto, and shredded parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.