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Chicken and Okra with Basil Feta Pesto Zucchini Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 pieces of okra sliced into ½” pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 large zucchini Blade B, noodles trimmed
  • For the basil pesto:
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 packed cups of basil
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon grinded pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients for the pesto into a food processor and blend until creamy. Set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until almost cooked through and then add in the okra and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through, shaking the pan to prevent the garlic from burning.
  • While mixture is cooking, combine the zucchini noodles and pesto into a mixing bowl and toss to combine thoroughly, until all noodles are coated in pesto. Set aside.
  • When mixture is done cooking, pour into the bowl with the dressed zucchini noodles and toss to coat thoroughly. Divide into plates and serve.