Description
Enjoy a light and flavorful Zesty Zoodle Chicken Alfredo that fits perfectly into your low-carb lifestyle. This recipe brings the comfort of Alfredo without the heavy carbs. Clara Kohn from 911Recipes shares this simple, family-approved dish perfect for a busy day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large zucchinis, spiralized into zoodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- Add the zucchini noodles (zoodles) to the skillet. Toss gently to coat them in the sauce. Cook just until the zoodles are slightly tender, about 1-2 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey breast for chicken if you prefer.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a minute longer or add a touch more Parmesan cheese.
- Make sure not to cook the zoodles for too long; they should remain slightly crisp for the best texture.
- This dish tastes best when served right away.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg