January 24, 2021 admin

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 tbs prepared pesto sauce
  • 2 4 oz each cooked chicken breast sliced or shredded

  1. Heat oil in medim saucepan over medium- high heat.

  2. Add onion, cook, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes or until onion is translucent.

  3. Add garlic, cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute

  4. Add mushrooms and basil cook stirring freqently for 3-5 minutes or until mushrooms release liquid. Set aside.

  5. Using a vegetable peeler, cut each zucchini into lengthwise strips about 1/8 inch thick. Turn zucchini slightly after cutting each strip to work evenly around the outside, stopping when you hit the seeds at the core. Discard core. Cut slices lengthwise into 1/2 inch ribbons. Set aside.

  6. Add zucchini to onion mixture, cook over medium high heat stirring frequently for 2-4 minutes or until heated through.

  7. Add pesto and mix well

  8. Remove from heat. Evenly divide zucchini mixture between two serving plates, evenly top with chicken.