Looking for a light, flavourful, and low-carb meal? This Keto Pesto Zoodles with Chicken recipe is a perfect choice! It combines tender chicken, healthy zucchini noodles, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a rich pesto sauce, all topped with parmesan, fresh basil, and a hint of chilli flakes for extra kick. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal for busy weeknights or when you want a healthy dish without sacrificing taste. Serves 4 and guaranteed to satisfy!
Ingredients:
- 4 zucchini, spiralised
- 450g chicken breast, chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp green pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup (30g) parmesan cheese, grated
- fresh basil, to serve
- chilli flakes, to serve
- salt & pepper
Method:
Make zucchini noodles using spiraliser or a vegetable peeler.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place the chicken in the pan for 8-10 minutes, ensuring it is cooked all over. Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer to a plate and set aside.
Next, cook the zoodles. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, pesto, tomatoes and zucchini noodles. Stir well, until the zoodles are coated with the pesto. Add the chicken back into the pan, along with the parmesan cheese and toss. Add more salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve with fresh basil and chilli flakes.
