Avocado Pesto with Zucchini Pasta

Avocado Pesto with Zucchini Pasta

by Jennifer Foster 2 years ago
4.8 (9)
20 minutes
609.3 kcal
21.5 g carbs
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Description

This is a delicious low-carb alternative to your standard pesto pasta. Filled with diced chicken breast, vegetables, protein and healthy fat, it is sure to satisfy every craving!

Ingredients
  • 3 zucchini, trimmed
  • 1 ripe avocado - peeled, halved, and pitted
  • 5 tablespoons pesto, or more to taste
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
  • olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. 1. Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer.
  2. 2. Mash avocado in a small bowl and mix in pesto until smooth.
  3. 3. Flatten chicken breast with a meat hammer. Season on both sides with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes; dice into small pieces.
  5. 5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in avocado pesto mixture and diced chicken; cook until flavors combine, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 servings
calories: 609.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 21.5 g
protein: 26.8 g
saturated fat: 10.2 g
cholesterol: 50.5 mg
sodium: 517.6 mg
fiber: 11.3 g
sugar: 5.9 g