PrintKeto Pesto Chicken Pasta: A Creamy Delight You’ll Love!
A delicious and creamy keto-friendly pasta dish featuring chicken and homemade pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
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- 2 cups zucchini noodles
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup homemade pesto
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the heavy cream over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and pesto, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms.
- Ensure the pesto is low-carb to keep the dish keto-friendly.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Find it online: https://howeats.com/keto-pesto-chicken-pasta-recipe/