Zucchini Pasta with Pesto Chicken

Recently I have seen pasta recipes that use ZUCCHINI in place of the noodles.

But you need this fancy tool called a "spiralizer"

which makes your zucchini turn into pretty noodles like this!

 

 that tool is currently in my amazon cart and will be my new best friend :)

But in the meantime, this is how I made my...

 

Ingredients:

* 1 small zucchini cut into long thin slices

* 1/2 c. marinara sauce (Trader Joes sells a no sugar added kind)

* 2 organic chicken tenders

* 2-3 T. pesto (found at Trader Joes)

Directions:

1. Season both sides of the chicken tenders with salt & pepper and place in a glass baking dish.

2. Top tenders w/ desired amount of pesto

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 or until inside temp. is around 180 degrees

4. While chicken is baking, boil zucchini noodles for 5-7 minutes until softened but not mushy.

5. Top noodles with marinara sauce and sliced chicken. Enjoy!

Simple, CLEAN Italian Dinner

Whole Wheat Spaghetti & Romaine Salad

This clean meal contains no meat, cheese, garlic bread or butter.

Don't need 'em cuz it's so simple, fresh, and delicious!

 SPAGHETTI

- 1 package Trader Joe's Organic Whole Wheat Spaghetti Noodles

- 1 can Trader Joe's Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

 SALAD

- Romaine Lettuce

- Green onions

- Trader Joe's Shredded Carrots

- Tomatoes

- Boiled eggs

- Organic Fat Free Croutons (Sprouts)

- CleanER Ranch Dressing or buy OLIVE GARDEN DRESSING!

RANCH DRESSING

- 1 c. lowfat buttermilk

- 1/2 c. plain greek yogurt

- 1/2 c. mayo

- 1 packet hidden valley buttermilk ranch mix

*Cook Spaghetti noodles according to package instructions, drain noodles and add enough marinara sauce to lightly coat the noodles. 

*Chop lettuce and top with veggies, croutons, and dressing!

*Enjoy an EASY Clean Meal!