Chicken Pesto Zucchini Noodles
A quick and delicious summer dish made with fresh zucchini noodles, shredded chicken, and pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Zucchini Noodles using a spiralizer to create lovely noodles.
- Heat the Skillet by drizzling olive oil and warming it over medium heat.
- Sauté the Zucchini Noodles for 2-3 minutes until softened but still al dente.
- Mix in Chicken and Pesto, stirring until warmed through for 2-3 minutes.
- Season and Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Customize with cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for additional flavor and color. This dish is great with a fresh salad or whole-grain bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg