Description
Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, flavorful dish that transforms a classic favorite into a healthy alternative. This delightful recipe showcases tender zucchini noodles and succulent chicken, all enveloped in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by rinsing and spiralizing the zucchinis.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from pan.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan until fully melted.
- Add zucchini noodles and cook briefly (2-3 minutes) until slightly tender.
- Slice cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, tossing everything together for another minute until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg