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Pesto Chicken Zucchini Noodles

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and healthy dish combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful pesto tossed with spiralized zucchini noodles.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into ½ inch cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 lb halved cherry tomatoes (about 4 cups)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup Trader Joe’s Kale Cashew Basil Pesto (or homemade pesto)
  • 2 large zucchini (spiralized with water squeezed out, about 4 cups)

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken cubes and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside.
  • Halve tomatoes, spiralize zucchini, and chop garlic and herbs.
  • Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add tomatoes, basil, parsley, pepper, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  • Stir in pesto, add chicken back, then toss in zucchini noodles. Cook for 1-2 minutes until zucchini softens. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Pesto, Zucchini Noodles