Description
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken is a vibrant low-carb dish that combines spiralized zucchini, savory grilled chicken, and fresh basil pesto. Perfect for health-conscious diners, this meal is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Using a spiralizer, create noodles from the zucchinis.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until they are tender yet slightly crunchy. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the noodles are cooking, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill them for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest, then slice it into strips.
- Toss the cooked zucchini noodles with the basil pesto until well-coated. Arrange on a plate, top with grilled chicken, and garnish with tomatoes and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat by sautéing the noodles in a pan for a few minutes until heated through.
- This dish pairs well with a light salad or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg