Toss for 3-5 minutes, remove once zucchini is warm (not overly soft), and set aside
Chop chicken into cubes and sprinkle with salt and pepper
Heat 1 tbsp oil in your skillet and add in chicken
Cook chicken until no longer pink, remove and set aside
In your high-speed blender or food processor combine all pesto ingredients and blend until smooth, taste and adjust spices as desired (i.e. add more salt, red pepper flakes, or fresh lemon juice)
Return zucchini noodles to your pan
Add in pesto, one tablespoon at a time until you reach desired amount*
Add in chicken and cherry tomatoes
Toss until combined and then transfer to serving plates
Garnish with fresh basil, sea salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and serve hot
Notes
Depending on the size of your zucchini, this may make a lot more pesto then needed/desired. Start with a little, toss, and add more as desired! Leftover pesto can be tossed with additional shredded chicken for a pesto chicken salad!Can omit cheese for fully dairy-free, but if you tolerate it I highly recommend it!