Description
Indulge in a healthier twist on a classic favorite with this Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo recipe. Tender zucchini noodles are smothered in a creamy Alfredo sauce and paired with savory garlic chicken for a satisfying meal that’s both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Noodles:
- 3 medium zucchinis, ends trimmed
Chicken:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Alfredo Sauce:
- ¾ cup heavy cream (180 mL)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (110 g), plus extra for garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini Noodles: Use a spiralizer, mandoline, or vegetable peeler to create thin zucchini noodles.
- Microwave for 1-2 minutes, then drain any excess liquid.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the sliced chicken, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Cook for about 7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the garlic is fragrant.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same pan, add the cream, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.
- Stir well and bring to a boil, then simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces by half.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan, stirring to coat in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Combine & Serve: Toss the zucchini noodles into the pan with the chicken and sauce, stirring until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo, Healthy Alfredo Recipe, Zoodle Alfredo, Low Carb Chicken Alfredo
