Ingredients
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4 medium-large zucchini (about 2 pounds), trimmed
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¾ teaspoon salt, divided
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2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
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¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 large clove garlic, quartered
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions
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Using a spiral vegetable slicer, cut zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strands. Give the strands a chop here and there so the noodles aren't too long. Place the zucchini in a colander and toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let drain for 15 to 30 minutes, then gently squeeze to remove any excess liquid.
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Meanwhile, place basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor. Process until almost smooth.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in one layer; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons of the pesto.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the drained zucchini noodles and toss gently until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the chicken. Add the remaining pesto and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
430 | Calories |
32g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups | |
Calories 430 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 29g | 57% |
Total Fat 32g | 41% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
Vitamin A 1579IU | 32% |
Vitamin C 42mg | 47% |
Folate 69mcg | 17% |
Sodium 598mg | 26% |
Calcium 127mg | 10% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Magnesium 94mg | 22% |
Potassium 837mg | 18% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.