Description
A quick and healthy twist on the classic Chicken Alfredo, using zoodles instead of pasta for a lighter meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis to create zoodles and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the zoodles to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the zoodles topped with sliced chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lower calorie option, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Alfredo, Zoodle Recipe, Healthy Alfredo, Quick Dinner