Trevor's Kitchen

Arugula Pesto Chicken #002

About the Recipe

We had an abundance of arugula in our garden, so I turned it into pesto.
The bold green color reminds my son of something the Incredible Hulk would eat.
—Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh arugula or spinach
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 4 medium zucchini
• 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Getting it done:

• 1. Pulse arugula, basil, pine nuts, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until chopped. While processing, gradually add 1/4 cup oil in a steady stream until mixture is smooth. Using a shredder or spiralizer, shred zucchini lengthwise into long strands.
• 2. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add zucchini strands and chicken. Cook and stir until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
• 3. Remove from heat. Add tomatoes, pesto, pepper and remaining salt; toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve using a slotted spoon.

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