High Protein Chicken Pesto Zucchini Pasta Bake for a Healthy Twist
A delicious and healthy twist on pasta bake with high protein content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups zucchini, spiralized
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, shredded chicken, pesto, tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: High Protein, Chicken, Pesto, Zucchini, Pasta, Bake