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Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti

Published: Sep 02, 2017 | 32 Comments

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Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti – a delicious Mediterranean pasta toss with basil pesto and lots of grated Parmesan cheese!

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This easy-to-make Parmesan zucchini chicken pasta is a great recipe for both Summer and Autumn seasons.  Zucchini and chicken when combined can be bland, but in this recipe their flavors are deliciously accentuated by tomatoes, basil pesto and grated Parmesan cheese.

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As you can see on the photos, there are lots of veggies in this Mediterranean recipe (which makes it healthy!), and the chicken adds the protein and makes this spaghetti a more filling dish for those of us who can’t survive just on meatless recipes.

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Start by cooking sliced zucchini (just use 1 zucchini) in a large skillet with olive oil and a pinch of salt:

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After removing the zucchini, cook sliced chicken breast in the same skillet, and mix it with 1/4 cup of basil pesto:

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Cook spaghetti according the package instructions, and combine all ingredients together in the skillet: cooked spaghetti, cooked chicken, cooked zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. I used 2 colors of cherry tomatoes, yellow and red, and I sliced each tomato in half.

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Add another 1/4 cup of basil pesto and mix everything together!  Reheat gently. Top with Parmesan cheese.

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Enjoy!

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Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti - a delicious pasta toss with basil pesto and lots of grated Parmesan cheese!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 552 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast , uncooked, sliced
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 8 oz spaghetti , uncooked (use gluten free spaghetti, for gluten free version)
  • 1 cup red cherry tomatoes , each sliced in half
  • 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes , each sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese , grated
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add sliced zucchini, sprinkle with salt, and cook, on medium-high heat, for about 5 minutes, flipping once, until the zucchini is soft and slightly browned. Remove zucchini from the skillet.
  2. To the same skillet, add one teaspoon of olive oil and sliced chicken breast. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, flipping chicken slices a couple of times, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup of basil pesto with the chicken slices.
  3. In a large pot, bring water to boil, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain pasta.
  4. Add cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Add red and yellow cherry tomatoes (each one sliced in half). Add another 1/4 cup of basil pesto, stir everything together, and reheat gently on low-medium heat. Taste and add extra basil pesto (if desired) and extra salt, if needed. Remove from heat. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta in the skillet.
  5. When serving, sprinkle each individual serving plate with extra Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Parmesan Zucchini Tomato Chicken Spaghetti
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 574mg25%
Potassium 851mg24%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 1005IU20%
Vitamin C 21.9mg27%
Calcium 182mg18%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Basil, Cheese, Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Healthy, Parmesan, Pasta, Pesto, Recipe, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Zucchini Published: Sep 02, 2017 32 Comments

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  1. Claire

    Sep 30, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    Delicious!

    Reply
  2. Jamie Kozora

    Sep 10, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! Is the calorie count for each of the 4 servings? Or is that total for the whole dish? Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Sheri Datre

    Jul 31, 2020 at 6:08 am

    I made this last night and it was amazing! I added a yellow squash with the zucchini and also used bow ties became that’s what I had… definitely a new favorite!

    Reply
  4. Kim Lippy

    Jul 22, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    Surprised the last review Published: Sep 02, 2017 published was Sep 02, 2017

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    • Barb

      Oct 17, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      Very Delicious everyone in the house really liked it everyone said I could make it again.I used veggie noodles .

      Reply
  5. Catherine

    Jul 21, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    This is absolutely delicious. The only 3 things I added were garlic and mushrooms and wine. It taste like it came from Carrabba’s. I will definitely make this again.

    Reply
  6. Yvonne

    Jul 16, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    Made this for dinner tonight. My husband and I thought it was delicious

    Reply
  7. Marianne

    Jul 12, 2020 at 8:15 pm

    Where is the recipe for the Basil pesto, please ?

    Reply
  8. Theresa

    Jun 26, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    This was delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe! How would you recommend warming this dish up for tomorrow? I don’t want it to dry out when warmed and am out of pesto sauce now. Can’t wait to eat it again!

    Reply
  9. Berra M

    May 13, 2020 at 11:58 am

    Do you have a recipe for basil pesto?
    Thanks

    Reply
  10. Diane Lebrun

    Feb 13, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    I used spaghetti squash instead of pasta noodles and it was delicious!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Feb 19, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      Glad you enjoyed this recipe! Using spaghetti squash instead of pasta is a great idea!

      Reply
      • Terri

        Jul 25, 2020 at 10:38 pm

        Hi Julia, this sounds delicious, but I noticed in the directions you never mention the zucchini again. I presume it’s included with No. 4. Is that correct?

        Reply
    • Rose m Lang Kunlev

      Jul 07, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      I’m making the spaghetti squash right now to try this.

      Reply
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