Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti
Delicious Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti with fresh veggies and savory pesto.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 plates
Calories 552 kcal
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup red cherry tomatoes each sliced in half
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes each sliced in half
- 1 lb chicken breast uncooked, sliced
- 8 oz spaghetti use gluten free for gluten free version
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 1 medium zucchini sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Cooking Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add sliced zucchini, sprinkle with salt, and cook for about 5 minutes, flipping once, until the zucchini is soft and slightly browned. Remove zucchini from the skillet.
To the same skillet, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sliced chicken breast. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, flipping a couple of times, until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in ¼ cup of basil pesto with the chicken slices.
In a large pot, bring water to boil, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain pasta.
Add cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Add red and yellow cherry tomatoes. Add back cooked zucchini. Add another ¼ cup of basil pesto, stir everything together, and reheat gently on low-medium heat. Taste and add extra basil pesto and salt if needed. Remove from heat. Sprinkle ⅓ cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
When serving, sprinkle each plate with extra Parmesan if desired.
Serving: 1plateCalories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 37gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 574mgPotassium: 851mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1005IUVitamin C: 21.9mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 2mg
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