Recipe: Chicken Breast Zucchini Pappardelle

Posted May 21st by Michelle and filed in Recipe
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If you want something light and refreshing to eat for dinner then you’ve got to give this a try.  I made it last night…its amazing and very easy!

Serves 2

Start to finish- 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb zucchini
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
  • Accompaniment: Lemon Wedges

Directions: Shave zucchini lengthwise with carrot peeler or slicer and put in a large bowl.  Thinly slice garlic and reserve separately.  Pat chicken dry, then cut crosswise into thirds.  Season chicken all over with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.  Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.  Saute chicken until golden brown about 8-14 minutes.  Add chicken to the bowl of zucchini.  Then add garlic to skillet and cook until pale golden, about 1 minute.  Add the 1 Tbsp water to skillet and scrape up any brown bits, then drizzle over chicken and zucchini.  Add basil and 1/8 tsp salt to bowl and toss until zucchini wilts slightly.  Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!!

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4 Responses to “Recipe: Chicken Breast Zucchini Pappardelle”

  1. Julie @ Pickley Pear says:

    I love using veggies in place of pasta! Great, easy recipe! Looking forward to meeting you at HLS!

  2. Courtney R. says:

    I just found your blog today. I am also an RD that lives and works in NC. I love to support fellow RD’s. I don’t have a blog myself-just a devoted readerof many! I just wanted to say your blog is very well written, witty, and unique.

    BLOG ON!!!

  3. Michelle says:

    Me too! I also like that you don’t have to cook the veggies with this dish. Thanks for the comment Julie!
    Excited to meet you too!
    See you in August :)

  4. Michelle says:

    Thanks for the awesome comment Courtney. It made my day!
    I hear NC is beautiful and have always wanted to move there. What type of work do you do as an RD?

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