Healthy Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken and Basil Pesto
A light and refreshing meal featuring zucchini noodles topped with juicy grilled chicken and aromatic basil pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup fresh Basil
- ¼ cup Pine Nuts
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
- Fire up the grill: Heat grill to medium-high (375°F to 400°F).
- Grill the chicken: Place chicken on the grill, sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest.
- Make the pesto: In a food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan. Slowly add olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
- Prepare the zoodles: Spiralize zucchini into noodles. Sauté in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine everything: Toss zoodles with pesto and top with sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle with additional pesto if desired.
Notes
Serve with extra Parmesan and a fresh basil leaf on top. Enjoy warm for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy zucchini noodles, grilled chicken, basil pesto, low carb, quick meal