Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken
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Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken
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This quick weeknight recipe pairs zucchini noodles with chicken, tomatoes and pesto. It's a delicious and healthy meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite-size chunks
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- sea salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for topping
- fresh basil for garnish
- crushed red pepper for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make zucchini noodles: Use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles. You can make them whatever size you like, but I prefer to use the thinner noodle blade. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to peel the zucchini into thin ribbons or a mandolin with the julienne blade. Another option is to simply buy zucchini noodles from the store.
- Cook chicken: Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken chunks and sauté until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper while the chicken cooks. Once chicken is cooked through, transfer to a plate.
- Cook the zucchini noddles: In the same large skillet over medium heat add remaining tablespoon of oil, pesto, tomatoes and zucchini noodles. Cook while stirring everything together, until the noodles are coated with the pesto and slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the chicken back to the pan with the noodles and toss. Add parmesan and stir everything together for about 30 seconds more. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Portion the dish and serve warm with fresh basil, additional parmesan and crushed red pepper for a little heat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
658mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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