This Chicken Zucchini Noodle Alfredo is a delicious low-carb option to traditional pasta. Keto Friendly with the use of heavy cream or use my quinoa cream recipe for a lower fat alternative.
- Prep Time : 20 mins
- Cook Time : 45 mins
- Total Time : 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients
- 3 small zucchini cut lengthwise with a vegetable peeler or spiraled
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted grass-fed butter
- 3/4 cup quinoa cream or organic heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
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Place sliced zucchini in a colander and place the colander over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat avocado oil to medium-high heat in a large skillet.
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Place chicken on a plate and sprinkle on both sides with Italian seasoning, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken to skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
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Allow to cool and then chop.
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Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet and when it is melted scrape up the browned bits.
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Add heavy cream and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Add garlic and Parmesan and cook until the Parmesan is melted.
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Stir in chopped chicken, zucchini noodles, and parsley and cook for 2 more minutes, until warmed through.
Recipe Notes
VARIATIONS FOR ZUCCHINI NODDLE ALFREDO
- Instead of an Alfredo Sauce, toss the chicken and Zucchini Noodles with prepared pesto for a quick and easy meal.
- Instead of salting and warming the noodles, you can bake them. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes in a 250-degree oven.
TIPS FOR MAKING CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES
- Don’t skip salting the Zucchini Noodles – this helps to keep them crunchy when cooking. You may salt them up to a day ahead of time if you like.
- A reader suggested drying the zucchini noodles in a salad spinner. I tried it, and it works like a charm!
- If you don’t have a spiralizer or are short on time, you can often find zucchini noodles in the produce section. Alternatively, you can also find them in the freezer section.
- I don’t find that leftovers of this dish reheat well as the zucchini noodles get limp. I would saute the zucchini separately if you think you will have leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Zucchini Noodle Alfredo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g 46 %
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 1017mg 42%
Potassium 597mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin A 27.2%
Vitamin C 26.8%
Calcium 38.5%
Iron 6.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
