Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Chicken

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
  • 1 cup fresh basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste
  • to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice golden-brown color.
  4. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
  5. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the spiralized zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  7. Stir in the basil pesto, mixing well to coat the zucchini noodles evenly.
  8. Add the sliced chicken back into the skillet and toss everything together until heated through.
  9. Serve immediately, topped with halved cherry tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese.

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