Description
A vibrant, low-carb dish combining lean chicken, fresh zucchini noodles, and flavorful pesto for a quick, healthy dinner. This simple stovetop recipe delivers balanced protein, fiber, and healthy fats in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Spiralize zucchini, sprinkle with salt, let rest 10 minutes, then pat dry.
2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sauté diced chicken seasoned with garlic powder and pepper until cooked through, about 5–7 minutes; remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, cook zucchini noodles for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Return chicken to the skillet, add pesto and lemon juice, and toss until evenly coated; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: chicken pesto, zucchini noodles, lean and green, low carb dinner, optavia recipe, healthy pesto chicken, zoodle recipes