Avocado Pesto with Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 zucchini, trimmed
• 1 ripe avocado – peeled, halved, and pitted
• 5 tablespoons pesto, or more to taste
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
• Olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer.

Mash avocado in a small bowl and mix in pesto until smooth.

Flatten chicken breast with a meat hammer. Season on both sides with paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes; dice into small pieces.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in avocado pesto mixture and diced chicken; cook until flavors combine, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.