🌿 Pesto Alfredo Chicken with Zucchini Noodles 🥒✨
🌟 Elevate your dinner game with this Pesto Alfredo Chicken with Zucchini Noodles! Crispy, golden chicken paired with a creamy pesto Alfredo sauce over light and fresh zucchini noodles makes for a guilt-free yet indulgent dish. 🍗💚
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🍗 2 chicken breasts, pounded thin
🍞 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
🧀 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🧂 1/2 tsp garlic powder
🌿 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
🥚 1 egg, beaten
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
For the Pesto Alfredo Sauce:
🧈 2 tbsp butter
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥛 1 cup heavy cream
🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🌿 2 tbsp basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
For the Zucchini Noodles:
🥒 3 medium zucchini, spiralized
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Zucchini Noodles:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the spiralized zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Pesto Alfredo Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
Mix in basil pesto and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4️⃣ Assemble the Dish:
Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto Alfredo sauce until well coated.
Plate the noodles and top with the crispy chicken.
5️⃣ Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with extra Parmesan, a drizzle of pesto, or fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful creation! 🍝✨
🌟 Light, creamy, and absolutely irresistible, this Pesto Alfredo Chicken with Zucchini Noodles is the perfect combination of comfort and freshness. A must-try for pasta lovers looking for a lighter twist! 🥒💚