Name: chicken pesto zucchini noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless; 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized; 1/2 cup basil pesto; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (optional); 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste

Description

These chicken pesto zucchini noodles combine tender chicken, fresh basil pesto, and crisp zucchini spirals for a light and flavorful low carb dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, this gluten-free dish is perfect for quick weeknight meals or meal prep.

Ingredients

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2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless

3 medium zucchinis, spiralized

1/2 cup basil pesto

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through, then rest and slice.

4. Spiralize zucchini and pat noodles dry.

5. Sauté garlic and cherry tomatoes until fragrant and blistered.

6. Toss sliced chicken, pesto, and zucchini noodles in skillet for 1–2 minutes until combined and warmed through.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: saute
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 400
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 16
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: chicken pesto, zucchini noodles, keto zoodles, low carb recipes, healthy dinner