Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken

This recipe could not be easier, you simply roast the tomatoes, grill the chicken, slice the zucchini into noodles and then toss it all in a fresh homemade basil pesto!

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken

A light and tasty summery zucchini noodle pasta tossed in fresh basil pesto with roasted tomatoes and grilled chicken.

ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 medium zucchini, sliced into noodles
• 1/2 cup basil pesto

directions

1. Toss the tomatoes in the oil, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, grill it over medium-high heat, about 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside to rest and slicing it.
3. Add the zucchini noodles to the pan and cook until just tender, about 1-2 minutes, stirring.
4. Toss the zucchini noodles, tomatoes and chicken in the pesto and enjoy!

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