Featured Recipe: Pepper Grilled Chicken with Avocado Pasta

Celia is always on the hunt for quick, easy meals that are not only Dr. Brown approved but also filling and delicious! This yummy pasta-like dish fits the bill perfectly. And now that Whole Foods has started offering pre-spiraled zucchini, this type of meal has become even simpler! Check it out.
Ingredients:
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 3 large spiraled zucchini or 1 package store bought
  • 2 T diced green onion
  • 1/4 c basil leaves
  • 1 avocado, creamed
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 T pepper
  • Sea salt to taste
  • A handful sundried tomatoes, optional
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Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat indoor or outdoor grill.
Step 2: Coat chicken with salt, pepper and a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
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Step 3: If using an indoor girl, place parchment paper on grill for easier clean up.  Put chicken on top of parchment paper and fold over.
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Step 4: Grill chicken until internal temperature has reached 165F.
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Step 5: Chop green onions.
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Step 6: Add basil, green onion and avocado into a large cup, and using an immersion blender, mix until smooth.
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Step 7: In a sauce pan add olive oil, and heat.
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Step 8: Add zucchini noodles to pan and stir to coat with olive oil.
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Step 9: Add sauce, stir, and cook until noodles are to you liking.
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Step 10: Plate noodles and top with grilled chicken and sun dried tomatoes if desired. Serve hot

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For easy printing, click here. We will definitely be adding this one to the meal plan rotation. We hope you enjoy!

Til’ next time,

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Kristen Barkley
Kristen Barkley
Kristen is a happily married mom to four beautiful and active children and is the co-founder of Marpé Wellness. She has a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and completed extensive coursework in the areas of nutrition and fitness. She is excited to be putting her education to use in an industry that she is passionate about where she can help others live a healthier and happier life.

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