Whole 30 Pesto Chicken Pasta with Zucchini Noodles {GF, DF}
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Whole 30 pesto and chicken pasta made with paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free and low carb zucchini noodle pasta makes for the perfect healthy weeknight dinner. Ready in 30 minutes.
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Paleo, whole30
Servings: 4
Calories: 614 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini spiralized on the thinnest noodle setting
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced.
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- salt/pepper
- 1/2 cup vegan basil pesto
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup walnuts toasted and crushed
Instructions
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Spiralize zucchini noodles on thinnest noodle setting and set aside.
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Heat pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add thinly sliced garlic and cook until just started to turn golden brown. Remove from heat.
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Add ground chicken and cook until browned.
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Add minced garlic and mix. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Add zucchini noodles, pesto, and coconut cream.
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Mix. Cook for a few minutes until zucchini noodles soften.
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Serve topped with crushed walnuts and garlic chips.
Nutrition Facts
Whole 30 Pesto Chicken Pasta with Zucchini Noodles {GF, DF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614
Calories from Fat 432
% Daily Value*
Fat 48g74%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 148mg49%
Sodium 410mg18%
Potassium 1547mg44%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 1015IU20%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 114mg11%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.