Chicken Caprese with Pesto Zucchini Noodles
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Chicken Caprese with Pesto Zucchini Noodles

For High Cholesterol
Mediterranean
0 kcal
0 gfat
0 gcarbs
0 gprotein

Nutrition Notes

Mediterranean *

This recipe aligns well with a Mediterranean diet by featuring lean protein, healthy fats, and plent... 

For Cholesterol High *

Good choice for high cholesterol. Chicken is lean, zoodles are healthy. Mozzarella in moderation is ... 

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons pesto sauce
  • 4 medium zucchinis (Blade D, noodles trimmed)
  • 4 skinless chicken cutlets
  • salt and pepper
  • Italian seasoning (to season)
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • large basil chiffonade (to garnish)
  • For the balsamic glaze:
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Place the pesto sauce in the bottom of a large mixing bowl and add in the zucchini noodles. Toss well to combine and set aside.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Pat the chicken dry and season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and once oil is shimmering, add the chicken, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, flip, and cook another 5-7 minutes or until thermometer reads 165 degrees (or slice through and if juices run clear and it’s no longer pink on the inside, it’s done.)
  4. 4

    Step 4

    While chicken cooks, make the balsamic glaze. Place the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium low and let simmer until reduced and thick, like a glaze, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Sprinkle the tomatoes over the skillet, making sure to top the chicken with about half of the tomatoes and letting the rest fall into the pan. Add a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast, cover the skillet, and let cook until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to plates, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and top with basil. Serve alongside the pesto zoodles.
  6. Bon appetit!

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