Chicken Pesto Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Italian-inspired low-carb dinner: sautéed chicken and zucchini noodles tossed with a simple basil pesto and Parmesan.
- Calories
- 610
- Protein
- 42g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Fat
- 42g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 22 min total
- chicken breast20 oz
- zucchini4
- basil (or prepared pesto)1/2 bunch
- olive oil2 tbsp
- parmesan cheese2 tbsp
- garlic2 clove
- salt1/2 tsp
- black pepper1/4 tsp
Instructions
- 1Slice chicken breast into bite-sized strips, season with salt and pepper.
- 2Spiralize zucchini into noodles (or use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons), pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- 3Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high, add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes; remove and keep warm.
- 4Add a touch more oil if needed, sauté minced garlic briefly, add zucchini noodles and cook 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- 5Return chicken to the pan, stir in chopped basil or 2 tablespoons prepared pesto and toss to coat. Plate and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
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