CHICKEN PESTO AND ZUCCHINI "PASTA" RECIPE BY TASTY

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Chicken Pesto And Zucchini

Here's what you need: fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper, olive oil, oil, zucchinis, cherry tomato, boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh basil
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
½ lemon, juiced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup olive oil
oil
3 zucchinis
1 cup cherry tomato
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth texture. Set aside.
  • With a vegetable peeler, shave ribbons of the zucchini until you reach the seeds. Set aside.
  • Slice the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
  • Heat a 4-quart jumbo cooker over medium-high. Add a little oil, the chicken breasts, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and browned on all surfaces.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cherry tomatoes, pesto, and zucchini ribbons. Toss until well combined and heated through.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 6 grams

millicent tsele
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This dish is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Hi I'm Will
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that the whole family will love.


Herman Bullins
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Far han
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I love that this dish is so easy to make. It's a great option for a busy weeknight.


Emma Shawtty
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Jadyn Knapp
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I made this dish for my picky kids, and they all loved it! That's a win in my book.


Ahmad Ismaeel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.


alizae martinez
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but I loved it in this dish.


shahzad sajjad
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of chicken, pesto, and zucchini.


Prince Husnain Abbasi
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


Rokon Mia
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This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Elijah Vega
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sagar07
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.


Jazab Ali
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The zucchini added a nice freshness to the dish, and the pesto was creamy and flavorful.


Decklan Johnston
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This chicken pesto and zucchini pasta was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.