Avocado Pesto with Zucchini Pasta

This is a delicious low-carb alternative to your standard pesto pasta. Filled with diced chicken breast, vegetables, protein and healthy fat, it is sure to satisfy every craving!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 609 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)
• olive oil, divided
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 3 zucchini, trimmed
• 1 ripe avocado - peeled, halved, and pitted
• 5 tablespoons pesto, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer.

Step 2

Mash avocado in a small bowl and mix in pesto until smooth.

Step 3

Flatten chicken breast with a meat hammer. Season on both sides with paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes; dice into small pieces.

Step 5

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in avocado pesto mixture and diced chicken; cook until flavors combine, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.