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Healthy Pesto Chicken Zoodles Recipe-6
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Easy Pesto Chicken Zoodles Recipe

You can make this easy pesto chicken with zucchini noodles in just 25 minutes. It's easy, healthy and super tasty.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 506kcal
Author Mihaela

Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini spiralized
  • 1 lb (450g) chicken breasts skinless boneless
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese shredded
  • fresh basil to garnish

INGREDIENTS FOR PESTO SAUCE

  • 1/3 cup (40g) Pistachios No Shells
  • 1/3 cup (35g) fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup (35g) fresh basil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) olive oil good quality extra virgin

Instructions

  • Place a skillet over medium-high heat and rub the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp of olive oil.
  • Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and no longer pink on the inside. Set aside and let it rest for a couple of minutes, then shred.
  • Meanwhile, add all the pesto sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Place the spiralized zucchini in a large bowl and top with chicken, cherry tomatoes, and pesto sauce.
  • Garnish with shredded parmesan and fresh basil, then toss and serve immediately.

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Notes

! Please read the tips and tricks in the article before making this recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1145IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg