Go Back
–+ servings
Creamy garlic pesto and zucchini noodles
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Creamy Garlic Pesto Chicken & Zucchini Noodles

An easy low-carb dinner: creamy pesto chicken thighs with zucchini noodles and Italian cheese blend. A keto comfort food as beautiful as it is tasty.
Prep Time6 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time36 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 5
Calories: 487kcal
Author: Amber @ Low Carb Quick

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp butter, to coat pan
  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1/3 cup pesto sauce
  • 3 tbsp garlic powder, to coat chicken
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder, for pesto sauce
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian Cheese blend shredded cheese
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Toss chicken thighs in garlic powder and add to buttered dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • While chicken is baking, spiral zucchini into noodle shape with a spiralizer and pat dry. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, combine cream cheese, pesto, 1 tbs. garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Heat, stirring frequently.
  • Add zucchini noodles and tomatoes to pesto sauce. Coat. Remove and add to baked chicken dish.
  • Top with Italian cheese blend and bake additional 5 minutes, until cheese is golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 32.6g | Fat: 35.1g | Saturated Fat: 15.2g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 426mg | Fiber: 2.4g