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Cilantro Pesto Chicken with Butternut Squash Noodles

  • Author: Jessi's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Total Time: 55

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 23 Chicken breast cut in to 1 inch cubes (I used about 2lbs)
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt/pepper to taste

Butternut Squash Noodles

  • 1 2-3 lb butternut squash (You will be using the top/skinny part only)
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt/pepper to taste
  • 12 Tablespoon coconut or olive oil

Brussels sprouts

  • 1015 Brussels sprouts (2 ½ cups thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • Salt/pepper to taste

Pesto

  • 1 cup packed spinach
  • 2 cups packed cilantro (stems and leaves)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt/pepper to taste

Toppings

  • Guacamole
  • Diced pineapple

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375. While the oven is preheating take the butternut squash and cut of the “neck” and leave the bottom bulb.
  2. Peal the neck of the squash and then cut in half so it can fit in the spiralizer. Use the smallest noodle attachment and run the squash through.
  3. Toss the squash noodles in some oil (I prefer coconut) and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, oregano, and fresh cilantro.
  4. Place the noodles on the pan and roast for about 15 minutes.
  5. While the squash is cooking slice up your brussel sprouts and chop the onion.
  6. Heat a pan on medium-high heat and sauté them until onions are translucent and the greens are tender. It should take about 5-8 minutes.
  7. Pull out another fry pan and heat some oil on medium high heat. While the oil is heating up take the chicken breast and cube in to bite size/ 1 inch pieces.
  8. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and oregano. Place the chicken in the pan and cook on both sides until done.
  9. While the chicken is cooking combine all of your pesto ingredients in to a blender or food processor and puree until it resemble a dressing/pesto consistency.
  10. Once everything is finished layer your plate with the brussel sprouts, squash noodles and chicken. Add the guacamole and pineapple toppings if desired!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2