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Chicken and Zucchini Pesto

Chicken and Zucchini Pesto: 5 Reasons You’ll Love This Dish

A delicious chicken dish featuring zucchini and pesto.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken fillets
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  4. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté the zucchini until tender.
  5. Mix the cooked chicken with pesto sauce until well coated.
  6. Serve the chicken over the sautéed zucchini.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of pesto to your taste.
  • Use grilled zucchini for additional flavor.
  • This dish pairs well with a side salad.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling or Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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