Pesto Chicken Zucchini Noodle Bowl
Sautéed chicken and zucchini noodles tossed in basil pesto, finished with cherry tomatoes and Parmesan.
25 min total · Easy · Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 420 g)
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response.
4 servings: 24.8 g net carbs and 1592 calories for the whole recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
- ½ cup basil pesto (check the label for added sugar)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Always check labels of packaged products if you have an allergy or intolerance.
Check the label of the products you use (pesto) for added sugar or starch.
Steps
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, until golden and cooked through.
- 2
Move the chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, cook the zucchini noodles just until barely tender.
- 3
Return the chicken, add the pesto and tomatoes, and toss until heated through.
- 4
Serve topped with Parmesan.
Tips
- Do not overcook zucchini noodles. They release water and turn soft.
- Salt the noodles lightly and pat dry first for firmer results.
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 420 g)
| Calories | 398 |
| Protein | 38.5 g |
| Fat | 22.6 g |
| Total carbs | 9.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Net carbs | 6.2 g |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g |
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response. Sodium counts the ingredients listed, not salt added to taste.
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