The Chicken Pesto Pasta That Is a Staple In My Home
Chicken pesto pasta - gluten-free
I don’t like complicated meals - and that’s why I love this recipe.
It’s the meal I make when I want something comforting, quick, and still nourishing for my hormones, skin and energy. It’s also a great one for Sunday meal prep because it reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.
And honestly… homemade pesto just hits different. It’s bright, creamy, full of antioxidants, and takes 30 seconds in a blender.
Before the recipe, here’s why this simple bowl of pasta works so well for your hormones + blood sugar + skin.
Why this recipe supports hormones & skin
Protein from chicken supports muscle repair, stable energy, neurotransmitters and ovulation.
Healthy fats in pesto (EVOO + cashews) help with glowing skin, hormone production and keeping you full.
Ghee is a beautiful option for cooking - stable at high heat and rich in fat-soluble vitamins.
Greens (zucchini + broccoli) support detox pathways and help clear used oestrogen.
Balancing pasta with protein & fat maintains blood sugar so you don’t get the 3pm crash.
Pesto is honestly one of those underrated hormone foods - basil, lemon, and wholefood fats together are a chef’s kiss for your nervous system and inflammation levels.
The Recipe: Chicken Pesto Pasta
Ingredients:
500g chicken breast, sliced
1 packet of GF pasta
2 large zucchini, slided
1 broccoli (head and stalk), sliced
Ghee (for cooking)
Pecorino cheese (optional garnish)
Pesto:
1 bunch fresh basil
1 lemon, zest + juice
½ cup lightly toasted cashews
½ cup EVOO
Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
Method:
For the pesto - add all ingredients to a high-powered blender (e.g. Nutribullet) and blend until smooth. Add more EVOO if needed.
Add one teaspoon of ghee to a heated pan and cook the chicken (medium heat - approx. 8 mins).
In another heated pan, add the zucchini and broccoli and cook to desired texture.
Cook your pasta.
Combine the chicken, veggies and pesto in a big bowl to serve.
Add some freshly grated pecorino cheese (if tolerated). Enjoy!
If you love simple, real-food meals like this, I’m creating more of them inside The Sparkle Method - designed to help you nourish your hormones without the overwhelm.