Recipe: Chicken Pesto ZoodlesDescription: A low-carb, gluten-free dish featuring zoodles tossed in a creamy basil pesto and topped with succulent chicken.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 30Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 4 pieces zucchini, 500 g chicken breast, 0.5 cup basil pesto, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: Spiralize the zucchini to create zoodles and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the chicken breast until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let rest. In the same skillet, add the zoodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened, then add in the basil pesto and toss to combine. Slice the cooked chicken and place on top of the zoodles before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: American, low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendlyThis Chicken Pesto Zoodles recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 30 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
American
low-carb
gluten-free
keto-friendly
Chicken Pesto Zoodles
A low-carb, gluten-free dish featuring zoodles tossed in a creamy basil pesto and topped with succulent chicken.
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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
4 pieceszucchini
spiralized into zoodles
1.1 poundschicken breast
cut into fillets
0.5 cupsbasil pesto
store-bought or homemade
1 tablespoonolive oil
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1
Spiralize the zucchini to create zoodles and set aside.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the chicken breast until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
3
In the same skillet, add the zoodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened, then add in the basil pesto and toss to combine. Slice the cooked chicken and place on top of the zoodles before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
322
Calories
14.9g
Fat
4.1g
Carbs
40.9g
Protein
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