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Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken





It's time for another summery zucchini recipe and this time it's fresh pesto zucchini noodles with roasted tomatoes and grilled chicken! Ever since I came across the idea of zucchini noodles I have been a little obsessed with them! I mean what's not to like about them? They behave just like spaghetti noodles and they are lighter and healthier! This recipe could not be easier, you simply roast the tomatoes, grill the chicken, slice the zucchini into noodles and then toss it all in a fresh homemade basil pesto! In addition to being nice and light and healthy, this dish is pure summer in a bowl with the juicy roasted tomatoes bursting in your mouth balancing off the creamy pesto. The zucchini noodles can be served cool making this dish perfect for hot summer days!

Omit the chicken for a vegetarian version.

Feel free to serve the tomatoes fresh rather than roasting them!

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4
A light and tasty summery zucchini noodle pasta tossed in fresh basil pesto with roasted tomatoes and grilled chicken.

ingredients
·     1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
·     1 tablespoon oil
·     salt and pepper to taste
·     1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
·     salt and pepper to taste
·     4 medium zucchini, sliced into noodles
·     1/2 cup basil pesto
directions
1.       Toss the tomatoes in the oil, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes.
2.      Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, grill it over medium-high heat, about 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside to rest and slicing it.
3.      Add the zucchini noodles to the pan and cook until just tender, about 1-2 minutes, stirring.
4.      Toss the zucchini noodles, tomatoes and chicken in the pesto and enjoy!

Option: For One-Pan: Make this a one-pan meal by blistering the whole cherry tomatoes in the pan over medium-high heat until lightly charred on all sides and set aside before moving on to step two in the same pan.
Option: Omit the chicken.
Option: Use fresh tomatoes instead of roasted tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 294, Fat 12.3g (Saturated 2.9g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 110mg, Sodium 122mg, Carbs 10.2g (Fiber 3.3g, Sugars 5.8g), Protein 36.1g



Source: http://www.closetcooking.com/2015/08/pesto-zucchini-noodles-with-roasted.html



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