Lean and Green Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken
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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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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.
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