There is something very satisfying about the flavours of fresh basil in a creamy pesto. Here is another way to use our Dairy Free Pesto recipe in a gluten free, grain free, low carb pasta dish. Served as fresh ribbons of zucchini tossed with fragrant pesto and tender pieces of chicken, this recipe is versatile and can be served warm or chilled as a pasta salad.

Nourish 101:

  • With a healthy balance of protein, vegetables and good fats, this pesto pasta dish is a satisfying meal that won’t leave you feeling bloated.
  • Zucchini is a great low carbohydrate vegetable providing the body with a source of fibre and potassium.
  • Olive Oil is a wonderful ingredient that provides the body with healthy fats that are anti-inflammatory, great for hair and skin and support healthy cholesterol and hormone levels.
  • Pesto is packed full of dark green basil leaves that provide antioxidants and a source of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that helps to alkaline and detoxify the body.

Dietary Notes:

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, egg free and soy free.
To make this recipe nut free and low FODMAP see recipe notes below.

Pesto Zucchini Pasta with Chicken

There is something very satisfying about the flavours of fresh basil in a creamy pesto. Here is another way to use our Dairy Free Pesto recipe in a gluten free, grain free, low carb pasta dish. Served as fresh ribbons of zucchini tossed with fragrant pesto and tender pieces of chicken, this recipe is versatile and can be served warm or chilled as a pasta salad.
Keyword Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low FODMAP, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Preservative Free, Soy Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Zucchini
  • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Chicken Breast or 2 Chicken Thighs cooked and chopped
  • 4 tablespoon Dairy Free Basil Pesto (follow recipe or use dairy free, preservative free store bought)

Instructions

  • Using a julienne peeler, peel zucchini length ways into long strips to form pasta like strands. Follow tips here.
  • In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. 
  • Add zucchini pasta and saute for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until just tender. 
  • Add cooked chicken and pesto and stir until well combined or until heated through. 
  • Serve warm or chilled. 

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  • Dress with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for added freshness.
  • Serve warm or chilled as a salad.
Make It Personal:
  • Stir through 1/4 cup blanched green peas before serving.
  • Stir through 1/2 cup fresh or wilted baby spinach.
  • Use cooked prawns or other chosen protein instead of chicken.
Recipe Tips:
  • To cook chicken, simply pan fry for 6-8 minutes, turning half way and until cooked through. Allow to rest for 2 - 3 minutes then slice. We recommend pan-frying your chicken in garlic olive oil.
  • Be careful not to overcook zucchini to avoid soggy pasta.
Sensitive to Nuts?
Sensitive to FODMAPs?
Vegan and Vegetarian Option:
  • Omit chicken from recipe.

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