Healthy Bites Recipe: Pesto Zucchini Noodles & Grilled Chicken

Recipes

zucchini noodlesServes: 4

Prep and Cooking Time: 25 mins

Nutrition Information Per Serve:

  • Calories 294
  • Fat 12.3g
  • Cholesterol 110mg
  • Sodium 122mg
  • Carbs 10.2g (Fiber 3.3g, Sugars 5.8g)
  • Protein 36.1g

Ingredients:

  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 500g boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 medium zucchinis, spiralised or sliced into noodles
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto

Method:

  1. Toss the tomatoes in the oil, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, grill it over medium-high heat, about 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside to rest and slicing it
  3. Add the zucchini noodles to the pan and cook until just tender, about 1-2 minutes, stirring.
  4. Toss the zucchini noodles, tomatoes and chicken in the pesto and enjoy!