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Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken

This quick weeknight recipe pairs zucchini noodles with chicken, tomatoes and pesto. It's a delicious and healthy meal the whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. 
  4. Serve: Portion the dish and serve warm with fresh basil, additional parmesan and crushed red pepper for a little heat.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.