Whole30 Pasta with Pesto and Chicken

Elevate your Whole30 meal prep with this vibrant and healthy "Whole30 Pasta with Pesto and Chicken" recipe, featuring nutrient-packed zucchini noodles, tender grilled chicken breasts, and a creamy, dairy-free basil pesto. Spiralized zucchini, or "zoodles," serves as a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta, making this recipe perfect for clean eating and Whole30 compliance. The homemade pesto, crafted with fresh basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and a hint of lemon, brings bold, zesty flavors without any dairy. Juicy cherry tomatoes add a burst of color and brightness, while the perfectly seasoned chicken ties it all together for a satisfying, protein-rich meal. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this dish is perfect for a light yet hearty dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor or health!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large zucchini
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup pine nuts
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0 olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Using a spiralizer, create zoodles from the 4 large zucchinis and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Season the 2 chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 4

Spray the grill or skillet with olive oil spray and cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove and let them rest.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 0.5 cup of pine nuts, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 0.25 cup of nutritional yeast, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Pulse until everything is well combined.

Step 6

With the food processor running, slowly stream in 0.5 cup of extra virgin olive oil until the pesto is smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Slice the cooked chicken breasts thinly.

Step 8

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 9

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the zoodles and saute for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

Step 10

Add the prepared pesto and mix well to coat the zoodles evenly.

Step 11

Add the sliced chicken and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and toss to combine all the ingredients.

Step 12

Serve the Whole30 Pasta with Pesto and Chicken immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1615.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2170.6

Total Fat 169.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.8g
Cholesterol 170mg	0%
Sodium 12034.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 76.5g
Protein 86.8g	0%

Vitamin D 10IU	0%
Calcium 268.8mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 3715.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.5%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 17.1%