Description
Indulge in a creamy, guilt-free twist on a classic Italian favorite with Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo. This dish combines tender chicken and spiralized zucchini noodles enveloped in a rich Parmesan sauce, offering a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it brings family and friends together around the dinner table, making every bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by spiralizing the zucchinis and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown for about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Add Italian seasoning to enhance flavor.
- Toss in the zucchini noodles, folding them into the sauce gently for about 2-3 minutes until just softened.
- Slice the cooked chicken and place it atop the zucchini noodles, allowing everything to heat through for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg