Lean and Green Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken

Name: Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Low Calorie Italian Dressing; 1/2 cup Fresh Basil; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1/3 oz Pine Nuts; 1 pt Cooking spray; 2 large Zucchini; 1 1/2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast; 2 cup Cherry Tomatoes; 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

by Optavia
Mar 8, 2021 | Jump to Instructions

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OPTAVIA Counts:

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3

Green
1

Healthy Fat
3

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Who doesn't love fresh, sweet tomatoes, heaping helping of zucchini and fresh basil! This Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken is amazing alternative to heavier pastas or spaghetti, plus you still get all those flavors!

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Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken

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Difficulty

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Cooking Time

15 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

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Lean & Green Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken Ingredients

1/3 cup Low Calorie Italian Dressing
1/2 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Halved
1/3 oz Pine Nuts
1 pt Cooking spray
2 large Zucchini
1 1/2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
2 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Lean & Green Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken Instructions

To make pesto, combine the salad dressing, basil, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
In a lightly greased skillet over medium heat, cook zucchini noodles until just tender about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in pesto and remaining Parmesan cheese, then remove from heat.
Add tomatoes, top with grilled chicken, and garnish with crushed red pepper flakes.