This Pasta with Zucchini recipe is a weeknight-friendly, delicious, simple, and healthy dish, ready in just 15 minutes. The dish itself requires chicken meat, zucchini, shallots, cottage cheese, and cilantro and can be ready in time for the pasta to be cooked. My kids love to put cottage cheese on everything, so this recipe is a great way to offer them a healthy zucchini too. Besides, this dish is budget-friendly and requires no fancy ingredients.
The overall taste of this dish is mild and fresh. To give it a kick, try adding some crushed red pepper flakes while sautéing the shallots and zucchini.
To make the Pasta with Zucchini, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large pot of salted boiling water, add 1 pound spaghetti and cook according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet over high heat, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and add ½ cup julienned shallots and 3 cups diced zucchini. Sauté until just starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add 1 cup shredded chicken and ¼ cup of pasta water and let heat through.
Once cooked, drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add 8 ounces cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and zucchini mixture. Toss to combine, taste, and season if needed.
Serve immediately garnished with more cilantro leaves and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!
Pasta with Zucchini is a simple pasta with chicken, cottage cheese, and cilantro that is hearty enough for a main dish. Give it a go, and please come back to let us know what you think in the comments below!
Awesome!
Super quick and tasty! Kids devoured it!
Delicious! I made this for dinner last night, and my friends loved it. It’s so easy to prepare, and I felt like an amazing chef. The kids enjoyed it too, and they normally don't like zucchini! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Superb
I made this for dinner last night. My kids loved it, especially with the cottage cheese. Will make again soon.
Hice esta pasta con calabacín para la cena, y fue un exitazo en casa. Mis hijos devoraron todo, y el sabor era tan fresco. Me encanta que sea rápido y saludable. A veces le echo un poco de picante para variarlo. Sin duda una receta que se quedará en nuestra mesa de todos los días.
Zucchini pasta rocks! I made this for a dinner with friends and they loved it. It's super easy to whip up after work. Even my picky eater friend asked for seconds. Can't wait to make it again.
Uau! Esta pasta con calabacín es simplemente deliciosa y tan fácil de hacer. Mis hijos la amaron, especialmente con el queso cottage. Ahora lo preparo cada semana. ¡Gracias por una receta maravillosa!
Super easy and tasty! My kids devoured it quickly.
Super simple dish
Delicious!
Such a simple recipe. My kids enjoyed helping with the zucchini. It turned into a family activity that we all loved. Thanks for this healthy meal.
I tried the Pasta with Zucchini on a busy evening when my kids were starving. It was so easy to whip up! They loved the cottage cheese that I added, and I felt good knowing they were eating veggies. This dish is a true lifesaver for parents!
Superb dish! Kids loved!
Easy, quick and delicious pasta!
