Healthy Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken and Basil Pesto
A light and flavorful summer dish featuring zucchini noodles, grilled chicken, and homemade basil pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 boneless, skinless Grilled Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Basil Pesto
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- Parmesan Cheese (optional, for topping)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Spiralize the Zucchini: Using a spiralizer, create long strands of zucchini. Lightly salt and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat the grill. Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.
- Make the Pesto: Blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth, seasoning to taste.
- Sauté the Zucchini Noodles: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes, then mix in the halved cherry tomatoes.
- Combine and Serve: Add sliced chicken and pesto to the skillet, mixing until well-coated. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and basil.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas. Experiment with different vegetables for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: zucchini noodles, grilled chicken, basil pesto, healthy recipe, summer dish, low-carb