Dinner

Chicken Zucchini Pasta

Prep 10 mins
Total 33 mins

Easy
Serves 4

This is a delicious and easy dish to prep for lunch or dinner!

TIP: You can cook the chicken a day or two ahead of time and reheat with zucchini noodles when ready to serve.

Compatible with

Ninja® Foodi™ 8-qt. 9-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer
Recipes

Contains Milk/Dairy

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1/2 cup water
1 pound chicken breast, diced
fresh ground black pepper
½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium zucchini, spiralized
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pesto
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Utensils

Medium Bowl

Step 1

Place the water and chicken in the pot. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Assemble the pressure lid, making sure pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
Step 2

Select PRESSURE and set HIGH. Set time to 8 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 3

When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the pressure the lid when the unit has finished releasing pressure.
Step 4

Transfer the chicken to a bowl. Drain any excess water from the pot and wipe it clean.
Step 5

Select SEAR/SAUTE and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the zucchini. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and pesto. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
Step 6

When cooking is complete, place the zucchini pasta in bowls and top with the parmesan cheese.