Description
Creamy Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo is a delightful twist on a classic dish, combining tender chicken and fresh zucchini noodles in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this guilt-free meal captures the essence of comfort food without the heavy carbs. With fragrant garlic and creamy Parmesan, each bite is a satisfying experience that will leave you craving more. Enjoy this vibrant and visually appealing dish as an indulgent main course or as a delightful side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 medium fresh zucchinis (spiralized or sliced into noodles)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop chicken, spiralize zucchini, and grate Parmesan.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Sauté garlic: Lower heat slightly and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add zoodles: Toss in zucchini noodles and cook until slightly soft but still crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Create sauce: Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently while stirring. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Mix everything together, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg