Description
A comforting and creamy dish featuring zucchini noodles and tender chicken, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and set aside, ensuring they are well-drained.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine; let simmer gently.
- Slowly incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until just softened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve warm, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. You can also replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Zucchini Noodles, Chicken Alfredo, Comfort Food, Gluten-Free, Easy Dinner