Chicken Pesto Zoodles
SERVING
4
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes
Our Chicken Pesto Zoodles recipe is a go-to summer favourite. Light on carbohydrates but big on taste, top with a dollop of Napoli sauce and fresh parmesan for added flavour!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded with a fork
- 1-2 medium zucchini
- 50g basil
- 30g parsley
- Large handful of roasted and salted cashew
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Napoli sauce (optional)
PREPARATION
- In a large bowl prepare the zucchini noodles with a spiralizer and set aside.
- In a blender, add the basil, parsley, cashews, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and olive oil, and blend until well combined. Add more oil for desired consistency.
- In a heated frying pan, add a touch of olive oil then pan fry the chicken breast until golden brown and cooked thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
- Pour pesto over the zucchini and mix thoroughly, slice chicken and place atop.
- Add cherry tomatoes or Napoli sauce as desired then pour another spoonful of pesto.
- Lastly, peel thin-sized parmesan cheese and add as desired.
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